How to contact Betsey Telford-Goodwin's Rocky Mountain Quilts:
Telephone - for orders or questions - 1-207-363-6800
FedEx - 130 York Street York, Maine 03909
Email - betsey@rmquilts.com
UF921 Signed and Dated Embroidered Sampler
Dated: 1831
Signed by: Emily T. Eddins
17-1/2 x 17-1/2 inches
New England
$1,600
Delicately designed and artistically executed with silk threads on
Linen. From the saying embroidered on this sampler, I am deducing that
Emily was still in her youth..the spring of life.
A proper young lady's education during this time included becoming
proficient in needlework. I am not sure why Emily did not include the
last letter of the alphabet. The birds and trailing vines of flowers
symbolize the spring and youth. Some Samplers have a sad poem...this one
is full of hope and life!
The linen is natural color with silk threads being green, yellow, gold
and brown. At this time in history we know all colors were from
vegetable dyes. The top center has some delicate darning that is
difficult to see.
I have hand washed this wonderful little piece using an organic product.
Now ironed and ready for your framing. Always sent with free shipping
for your approval.
