She created this cross-stitch sampler at age 11 (ca 1830). As you can see the thread colors are quite faded from this piece being displayed in a sunny room for many years.
© 2010, copyright William C. Haskell
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Treasure Chest Thursday - Elizabeth Owen - Cross Stitch Sampler
Elizabeth Owen was b. 3 Mar 1819 daughter of Cotton and Lydia (Cotton) Owen. She m. Alfred Haskell 14 Dec 1844, presumably in Portland, Maine although I have not found the marriage record yet. Alfred and Elizabeth are my great-great grandparents. They lived in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine and both are buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Portland. Elizabeth d. 3 Sept 1888 at age 69 years 6 months.
She created this cross-stitch sampler at age 11 (ca 1830). As you can see the thread colors are quite faded from this piece being displayed in a sunny room for many years.
She created this cross-stitch sampler at age 11 (ca 1830). As you can see the thread colors are quite faded from this piece being displayed in a sunny room for many years.
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As an avid cross stitcher I can say this cross stitch is a RARE GEM! How wonderful it is to see her name nice and clear at the bottom. Thanks for sharing it!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, Thanks for the comment. I have another sampler that I will post later.
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What a great piece of family history to have. I am sure it is not in direct sunlight anymore.
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