Sampler (Verse sampler)

Museum Object Number 1969.1900 A

Object Name

Sampler (Verse sampler)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Collection

Estate Object

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Eliza Tugwell (Maker)

Place of Origin

England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

Probable.

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; on sampler; "ELIZA TUGWELL JUNE 8th, 1810" (embroidered silk)
2. Label; Pinned on tag; "69.1900" (graphite)
3. Label; written on muslin backing; "69.1900 a" (graphite)

Materials

Wool; Silk

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Cross stitched

Construction Description

Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

13.375 (L) , 12.375 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

33.973 (L) , 31.433 (W)

Object Description

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