| NAME |
LOCATION |
DATE(S) |
COMMENT |
| Cadoret, Misses |
Baltimore |
1809 |
With sister, Mrs. Huau; taught Embroidery in the neatest manner, Lace making of all kinds, and needle-work of every description. M57771, 57822 |
| Callister, Mrs. Sarah Trippe |
Chestertown
Kent Co.
Baltimore |
1783-84
1785-88 |
Taught several needleworks in Chestertown; assoc. sampler: Martha Fonerden 1788; attrib. sampler: Sarah Hanson 1783. |
| Campbell, Miss |
Annapolis
Anne Arundel Co. |
1806 |
With Mrs. Key; taught plain & ornamental needlework, and netting. M10148, 10689 |
| Carmelite Sisters Academy for the Education of Young Ladies/Carmelite Academy |
Baltimore |
1831-51 |
Catholic; Plain and Ornamental Needlework, Embroidery in gold and silver, Tapestry, Lace Work, Bead Work, filigree; assoc. needlework: Susan Hinkle c. 1850. |
| Carrick, M. |
Baltimore |
1821 |
For those who had finished their education, cutting and making Dresses and every article of plain work necessary in a family would be offered. |
Cecilia, Sister (Cecilia O’Conway)/
St. Joseph’s Academy |
Emmitsburg
Frederick Co. |
1808-23 |
From Philadelphia; taught sewing and marking. |
| Centreville Female Academy |
Centreville
Queen Anne’s Co. |
1816-19 |
See Mrs. Quin; assoc. sampler: Ann Thomas 1819. |
| Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. (John and Anna)/ Ebenezer Boarding School |
Owings’ Mill
Baltimore Co.
Chestertown
Kent Co.
Baltimore |
1801-03
1806-1808
1808,1827 |
From London; taught Plain Work, Marking, Tambour--Flowers, Landscapes, Figures etc in embroidery and Chenilles, $120 per annum. M6067, 6068, 50130 |
| Charitable and Humane Society School |
Hagerstown
Washington Co. |
1799 |
Sewing and tailoring. |
| Charity Working School |
St. Peter’s Parish
Talbot Co. |
1752-54 |
See St. Peter’s Parish School. |
| Churchman, Hannah J./ H.J. Churchman & C. Leeke’s School for Girls |
Baltimore |
1826-35 |
Taught plain sewing and sampler work. |
| Clayton, Mary |
Baltimore |
1785-88 |
With Sarah Callister in 1788; taught various kinds of Needle-Work; such as Tambour, open and Sprig Work of all Kinds. M6514 |
| Clear Spring Academy |
Clear Spring
Washington Co. |
1835-50+ |
Assoc. needlework: Three Stinemetz sisters: Rebecca C. - c. 1835, Sarah Ann Elizabeth – c. 1845, and Hannah Mary – c.1847 & 1850. |
| Clements, Mrs. Mary |
Piscataway
Prince George’s Co. |
1830 |
Plain needlework |
| Clotilde, Sister (Marie Germaine)/ Oblate Sisters of Providence School for Colored Girls |
Baltimore |
1838-45 |
Raised by the Oblates; taught 1st class in Sewing. |
| Cloud, Mrs. Ann Barclay/ Female Academy Belle Air |
Bel Air
Harford Co. |
1818-19 |
From New Castle Co, DE & Philadelphia; assisted by Miss Neagle in 1819; taught plain & fancy needlework, rug work, $140 per annum; assoc. samplers: Elizabeth M. Brown 1818, Sally Ann Slade 1818; attrib. samplers: Elizabeth V. Bell 1819, Ann Blany 1819; Anna Husband 1819; Abigail Jane Garrett c.1818. M22623 |
| Colvin, Adeline Atwood (Mrs. John B.) |
Frederick
Frederick Co. |
1805 |
Taught plain sewing, marking, and different kinds of Needle-Work. M46318 |
| Compton, Mrs. |
Winton
Queen Anne’s Co. |
1820-33 |
Formerly Miss Jackson; taught Embroidery in shades, $8/qt charge. M48966 |
| Cooke, Ann B. |
Annapolis,
Anne Arundel Co. |
1834 |
Taught Useful and Ornamental Needlework. |
| Cooper, Rev. Mr./ Female Academy |
Annapolis,
Anne Arundel Co. |
1826 |
Obtained a Lady well qualified to assist him, Needle-Work in common, together with Embroidery |
| Corcoran (Cochran) Margaret W./M.W. Corcoran’s School |
Sams Creek
Frederick/Carroll
Co. |
1816-1820 |
Thought to have first taught school in the Emmitsburg area about 1800; assoc. samplers: Ann Root 1816, Susannah Root c. 1816, Eliza Englar 1819, Sarah Williams 1819, Rachel Stull or Stuller 1820; attrib. samplers: Mary Haines 1820, Margaret Messler 1820, Margaret Kinzer c. 1820, Mary McIlvaine 1824, and Ellen Yandis c. 1820. |
| Cornish, Mrs. |
Baltimore |
1814 |
With Mrs. Moore, her daughter; taught plain Needlework. M7436, 62437 |
| Cottringer, Misses/ The Misses Cottringer’s Seminary for Young Ladies |
Baltimore |
1837 |
Catholic; taught useful and ornamental needlework. |
| Cox, Mrs./ Bel Air Female Academy |
Bel Air
Harford Co. |
1818-29 |
Taught plain and fancy needlework. |
| Creswell, Mary Ninde (Mrs. John)/ Chester-town Female Academy |
Baltimore
Chestertown
Kent Co.
Easton
Talbot Co. |
1810
1811
1817 |
Taught Plain and Ornamental Needle-work, Netting, &c. M48185, 48186, 48695 |
| Cross, Misses |
Baltimore |
1821 |
Coed; taught needlework. |
| Curle, Mrs. |
Baltimore |
1810-11 |
From England; will teach all the ornamental Needle, and Fancy Work, as Fillagree, & Netting; Mrs. Bowen taught Plain Works. M57782 |
| Currie, Mrs./ Michael W Hopkins' Academy |
Centreville
Queen Anne’s Co. |
1805-06 |
Taught little Misses; students exhibited great proficiency in needlework. M47593 |
| D., M. |
Port Deposit
Cecil Co. |
1813-20 |
These initials appear on two samplers from Port Deposit area; assoc. samplers: Hannah Reynolds 1813, Francina Christie 1820. |
| De la Ree (Delaree), Madame (Mrs. James) |
Baltimore |
1818-21 |
From France; taught plain and ornamental Needle Work, Embroidery, Satin, and Rug Work. M27961 |
| Deaver, Mrs. John/ John Deaver’s School |
Baltimore |
1792 |
Taught plain Needle-Work to younger scholars. M57213 |
| DeBarthott, Misses |
Baltimore |
1824-28 |
Taught Plain Sewing and a variety of ornamental and fancy work. |
| Done, Miss |
Baltimore |
1825-26 |
Taught useful and ornamental Needle Work, $200 per annum. |
| Donlevy, Mrs. Dennis |
Georgetown
Kent Co. |
1812-13 |
Coed; assisted by husband; taught Filligree, Plain and Fancy needle work. M48197 |
| Droege (Drege), Miss |
Baltimore |
1825-27 |
With Mrs. Rachel Wagner; taught useful and ornamental Needle Work, Embroidery, Tambouring, Plain Sewing, Cotton, Mosaick and Bead Work, Marking, and Knitting. |
| Drumeldra Boarding School |
Colesville Montgomery Co. |
1831 |
See Brooke |
