Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
Date:
ca. 1750
Object Number:
1902.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1940.198
Date:
1844
Medium:
Linen, silk, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/4 x 11 in. ( 32.4 x 27.9 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: across bottom in copper floss: "ELisAbethA S JePHAN"
embroidered: upper right corner in red and brown floss: "1844"
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with silk and cotton floss in various colors; horizontal rows of alphabets and numbers on upper half, some rows separated by decorative stitching, random designs on bottom half, inscription across bottom; cross, satin and running stitches.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. W. D. Parsons
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
