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Sampler (Marking sampler)
Calista Slack
1826-1830
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Calista Slack (Maker)
Place of Origin
Enfield; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Materials
Silk
Linen
Museum Object Number
2015.0033 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle.
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Object Number
2015.0033 A
Object Name
Sampler (Marking sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Calista Slack (Maker)
Place of Origin
Enfield; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Date
1826-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Inscription
Location:
within design
Inscription:
"Calista Slack born September 13 year 1811 came to Enfield to live March February 17th 1826." (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Subject(s)
Shaker
Materials
Silk
Linen
Techniques
Embroidered
Cross stitched
Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
10.5 (W) x 9 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
26.67 (W) x 22.86 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for the sampler alone. Framed size: L: 11 3/4 inches; W: 13 1/4 inches
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