"OUR WOMEN OF SANDWICH"
(2020 Summer Virtual Exhibit)
DAISY MARGUERITE DAHL JOHNSON
Daisy
Daisy was the daughter of Carl Emil and Alma (Anderson) Dahl. She first came to Sandwich with her fiancé, Donald, to visit his aunt, Miss Lila N. Frost, who owned and resided in the former Beede Academy on Maple Street. Following their marriage in 1928, Daisy and her husband spent part of their honeymoon at the Frost place. When Miss Frost died, she left the property to her nephew, Donald.
Donald and Daisy married in 1928. They retired to Sandwich in 1970. During the summer Daisy volunteered at the Sandwich Home Industries, during Old Home Week and at the Sandwich Historical Society. She was a Society trustee in the 1950’s before permanent staff were hired.
The Johnson’s bought the house just east of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library, which was built in 1824 by Augustus Blanchard. In Daisy’s later years she became an artist in rug hooking. Her designs won her many blue ribbons at the Sandwich Fair.
Donald and Daisy married in 1928. They retired to Sandwich in 1970. During the summer Daisy volunteered at the Sandwich Home Industries, during Old Home Week and at the Sandwich Historical Society. She was a Society trustee in the 1950’s before permanent staff were hired.
The Johnson’s bought the house just east of the Samuel H. Wentworth Library, which was built in 1824 by Augustus Blanchard. In Daisy’s later years she became an artist in rug hooking. Her designs won her many blue ribbons at the Sandwich Fair.
The Johnson's ~ 49 Main Street
(Circa 1915 ~ now the residence of Barbara Kerr ~ Daisy's daughter)
Daisy after her wedding ~1928
The happy rug hooker. A hooked rug sign that used to hang just outside the summer kitchen of my grandmother’s house on Main Street. Her curly hair and petite stature were not a true reflection of her strength, toughness and creativity. She loved the Sandwich community and was forever walking to the library and tennis courts and driving her VW bug around town (and even once right into Billy’s store !). The rugs she hooked are lovely, and the spunk she had came through in them. The rugs are such treasures for her family now and will be for generations to come!
Wendy Ritger (granddaughter), May 2020
Wendy Ritger (granddaughter), May 2020
Wendy graciously shared the picture of her grandmother on her wedding day and pictures of her hooked rug pieces and the beautifully hand-painted cocktail napkins that Wendy has in her home.