Collection Highlights
Get off the track! : a song for Emmancipation, sung by the Hutchinsons, respectfully dedicated to Nath.l P. Rogers, as a mark of esteem for his intrepidity in the cause of human rights
Date:
1844
Object Number:
LIB.M1622a.Hutchinson
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1954.183
Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 in. ( 21.6 x 20.3 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: near bottom in pink floss: "Cornelia Remsen / Worked this in the 6 Year of her / Age"
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk thread; horizontal rows of alphabets separated by rows of designs, inscription and floral design at bottom, straight borders on all sides; cross stitched.
Gallery Label:
Cornelia Remsen, daughter of Hendrik Remsen and Cornelia Dickenzon, was christened at the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City in 1769.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge and daughters
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
