Frances Grassby 1845 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers Linen 2213 x 1 / 022

2213 x 1 / 022 x 1 / 731 x 1 ~ Olive green – dark

The sampler has been graded at intermediate stitcher due to the number of stitches

1846 x 1 / 500 x 1 ~ Blue green – very dark

55″ x 23

935 x 2           347 x 2         Salmon – very dark

Frances Grassby 1845 ~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers Linen 2213 x 1 / 022Frances (Fanny) Grassby was born on Christmas Day 1835 to Robert, an agricultural implement manufacturer, and his wife Matilda (nee Carrick). She was the second of their daughters to be named Frances, their first daughter having died two months earlier aged just 2 years. Frances was baptised into the Roman Catholic faith on April 26th, 1836 in the Church of the Holy Sacrament which was the only place of worship in Marton. The village can be found in