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Sampler (Genealogical sampler)
Frances C. Ferris
Description
Frances (Fanny) Canby of Wilmington, Delaware, worked this silk on linen genealogical sampler in 1786. Fanny made this when she was eight years old, illustrating her concept of family as one that included her immediate and extended relatives. The Canby sampler is of a style usually seen in Philadelphia Schools during the 1720s through the 1740s. Philadelphia elements include the band-pattern and listing of grandparents, parents, and extended family relations. This indicates that her school instructor was from or trained in Philadelphia. Fanny signed her work: "Frances Canby Her Work in the 8 Year Of Her Age 1786."
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Frances C. Ferris (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1982.0284
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mary Hoxie Jones in memory of Frances Canby Ferris
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Object Number
1982.0284
Object Name
Sampler (Genealogical sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Frances C. Ferris (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom edge of sampler
Inscription: Frances Canby Her Work in the 8 Year Of Her Age 1786
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
9.75 (W) x 12 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
24.765 (W) x 30.48 (L)
Measurement Notes
Never stretched or put in a frame.