Object Number 2007.0013.035

Object Name

Sampler (Alphabet or marking sampler)

Category

Textiles (Needlework)

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of MaryElva C. Erf in memory of her mother Harriet Blackburn Congleton.

Place of Origin

New England, United States, North America

Date

1800-1900

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Label; pinned on tag; "2007.13.35" (graphite)
2. Label; pinned on tag; "Cross stitch / (red) sampler / on linen. / L07.1003.13 [crossed out]" [over] "cloth is / handwoven / date: 1892?? / marked in 2 / corners - GC" (ink)

Materials

Wool; Linen

Techniques

Embroidered, Woven (plain), Cross stitched

Construction Description

Hand-woven, Hand-embroidered

Dimensions (inches)

12.5 (L) , 12.5 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

31.75 (L) , 31.75 (W)

Object Description

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