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Sampler (Band or marking sampler)
1799
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1969.1241
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1241
Object Name
Sampler (Band or marking sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Date
1799
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Pinned on tag
Inscription: "G69.1241 / (11c 33) D" (graphite)
Type: Inscription
Location: worked on sampler
Inscription: "ISA / IIST / 1799" (embroidered thread)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Religious imagery
- Adam and Eve
- Biblical scene
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Drawn work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
8.875 (W) x 41.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.543 (W) x 106.045 (L)