A needlework sampler Elizabeth Correy (1793-1872), New London, Chester County, PA, dated "1803"

Worked with silk threads on linen, inscribed, "Elizabeth Correy, Her work/ In February 1803," red-painted frame.

13 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in.

Note

The daughter of Robert Correy (1744-1799) and his second wife, Eleanor (1755-1822), Elizabeth (1793-1872) married John M. Kelton (1795-1885), the son of London Grove politician and civil servant, James Kelton. Elizabeth's father served as a Captain in the Chester County militia, 8th Company, 2nd Battalion during the American Revolution.

Illustrated, Samplings, Vol. VI, 1994, p. 28

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Historic Deerfield

M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A West Coast collection.

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A needlework sampler Elizabeth Correy (1793-1872), New London, Chester County, PA, dated "1803"

Worked with silk threads on linen, inscribed, "Elizabeth Correy, Her work/ In February 1803," red-painted frame.

13 1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in.

Note

Illustrated, Samplings, Vol. VI, 1994, p. 28

Provenance

Historic Deerfield

M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A West Coast collection.

American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts

A needlework sampler Elizabeth Correy (1793-1872), New London, Chester County, PA, dated "1803"

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A needlework sampler Elizabeth Correy (1793-1872), New London, Chester County, PA, dated "1803"