Maria M. Cressy Needlework Sampler Bradford, New Hampshire c.1826 Maria Cressy was born November 30, 1817, in Bradford, NH, and wrought this sampler at aged 9 while attending as yet an unidentified school. An accompanying hand written note mentions she danced with President Franklin D, Pierce at a ball given in his honor. Pierce was a native of NH and president of the US from 1853 to 1857. Records indicate she died in Michigan on 6 Aug 1881. Silk on linen; 20 ½ x 17 inches sight. Sold

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