Mary (Cany) Canney Antique needleork sampler Probably around Dover, NH dated 1772 Mary worked this Adam and Eve sampler while attending school probably in south western New Hampshire. Her surname has been picked out along with her age. Close scrutiny of the sampler indicates she stitched “Cany” as her surname. Information accompanying the sampler points out that it was handed down in the family of Ichabod Channey (1774-1854). It’s probable that Echabod’s mother, Mary, who died before 1799 was the sampler maker. This information is drawn from the publication Sampler and Samplermakers by Mary Jaene Edmonds. Independent research has not disputed or verified Mary Jaene’s information. Silk and wool on linen; 15 ½” x 9 ½” sight. Mary (Cany) Canney Antique needleork sampler Probably around Dover, NH dated 1772 STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers