Collection Highlights
Plan of the Central Park, New York : Entry No. 4 in the competition
Date:
March 20, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.234
Medium:
Ink and colored washes
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1941.385
Date:
1826
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 19 1/2 in. ( 45.7 x 49.5 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: across center, in black floss: "MARYANN.LEE./Age 12 years./Richmond Va."
embroidered: random: "S/N/L"
Description:
Horizontal rectangular linen sampler stitched in various colors of silk floss; inscription across center, unknown outdoor image above, image of house below; bordered by floral motif; stitches include cross, satin, couch.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
