Betsey Colcord's Sampler

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Title

Betsey Colcord's Sampler

Subject

Betsey Colcord's Sampler, made in Vergennes, Vermont.

Description

Betsey Colcord's sampler had two complete sets of the alphabet and one set of numbers, as well as two incomplete alphabets, and one alphabet that has repeating letters. A paper label was attached to the sampler that read: “Betsey T. Colcord / July 3, 1812 / February 13, 1903 / Vergennes, Vermont.” Stitches used: Cross

Creator

Betsey Colcord

Source

https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_643873

Publisher

National Museum of American History

Date

1791

Contributor

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Greenwood