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Sampler
E. J.
1826
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
E. J. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Museum Object Number
2013.0031.137 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle
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Object Number
2013.0031.137 A
Object Name
Sampler
Category
Textiles (Needlework) - Collection of Pastor Frederick S. Weiser
Creator (Role)
E. J. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin is southeastern Pennsylvania or Germany. See notes.
Date
1826
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On sampler
Inscription: "E J 1826" (embroidered silk)
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "2013.0031.137 a b / L2012.1032.058 a, b / FRAMED / MINI SAMPLER" [over] "Box 1" (graphite)
Type: Label
Location: On frame, reverse
Inscription: "2013.31.137 A, B" (ink or paint)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cotton
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
4 (W) x 4.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.16 (W) x 11.43 (L)
Measurement Notes
Area visible in frame: L: 5 inches; W: 4 1/2 inches