19th c. SAMPLER Mary Crandal, N. Stonington, Washington, CT, 1816
Mary Crandal's silk on linen sampler is worked in 5 colors of cross stitches. Two rows uppercase, one row lowercase, and one row uppercase cursive.
Original period frame from R.J. McNickle "Little Picture Shop", 46 Broadway, Norwich, CT.
VERSE / INSCRIPTION:
nor earth nor all the sky can one / delight afford. no not a drop of real / joy without they preference Lord
Mary Crandal her Sampler / made in the 15 year of her age in / the year of her Lord 1816 / N. Stonington
The Crandall descendants were widespread in Washington County, RI, and neighboring New London County, CT. Mary appears to have been the daughter of Captain Joseph Henry Crandall Jr. and his wife Nancy Lanphere. Her mother was from Stonington, less than 10 minutes northwest of the state and county lines. Born in 1801, Mary never married, and remained in the region until her passing in 1890.
DATE:
1816
SIZE:
Frame: 11.25" x 14.75" x 0.75"
CONDITION:
Darkening to ground with some spots. Original period frame. Not conservation mounted. Appears hand stitched to mounting board.