Collection Highlights
Old Christmas : from the Sketch book of Washington Irving
Date:
1878
Object Number:
LIB.PS2069.C4
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1933.29
Date:
1833
Medium:
Linen, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 1/4 x 16 3/4 in. ( 43.8 x 42.5 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: bottom left, in green and black floss: "Margaret Cobourn/Knocknagor Female School/October 25th 1833"
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of wool stitching; alphabet across top, two maxims at center; inscription and designs at bottom; stitches include cross, straight.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Edmund B. Child
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
