Museum Object Number2014.0005 |
Sampler (Genealogical sampler)
Textiles (Needlework)
Gift of Judy and John Herdeg
Betsey S. McLaughlin (Maker)
Betsey S. McLaughlin was born on April 28, 1820, in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine. Scarborough is not far from Portland, and it is likely that either she or perhaps her teacher attended school there. Betsey's parents are Robert McLaughlin, born January 31, 1784 and Eleanor H. Clements, born May 26, 1791, and they were married on March 6, 1817. According to her sampler, Betsey had a sister, Sarah, born on June 18, 1827 and a brother, William, born on July 12, 1829.
April 28, 1820
Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, New England, United States, North America
The maker lived in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine
1830-1835
1. Inscription; On sampler; "Wrought by Betsey S / Mc Laughlin." (embroidered silk)
2. Label; sewn on fabric label, reverse; "2014.5" (ink)
Linen; Silk; Wool
Embroidered, Woven (plain)
Hand-embroidered
18.875 (L) , 16.725 (W)
47.943 (L) , 42.481 (W)
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