Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1932.83
Date:
1800
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 1/4 x 13 3/8 in. ( 41.3 x 34 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: bottom center, in gold floss: "Mary/Halls Work/In The 12 yea (sic)/of her age/1800"
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; alphabet and maxim across top quarter, design and quotes beneath, two maxims across center, inscription and designs at bottom, bordered by floral motif; stitches include cross, knots, chain, outline and running.
Credit Line:
Gift of George A. Zabriskie
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
