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On Display: House - Sixth Floor Hall-South End
Sampler (Fancy sampler)
Catharine Rihl
1820
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Catharine Rihl (Maker)
Place of Origin
Kensington; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1990.0001 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1990.0001 A
Object Name
Sampler (Fancy sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Catharine Rihl (Maker)
Place of Origin
Kensington; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom of sampler
Inscription: "Respectfully presented to Henry and Elizabeth Rihl by their affectionate daughter / Catharine Rihl done in the 12th year of her age Kensington May 9th 1820" (embroidered threads)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
23.5 (H) x 24.5 (W) x 1.625 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
59.69 (H) x 62.23 (W) x 4.127 (D)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are of frame.
Visible needlework measurements: L: 17 7/8; W: 20 1/2 inches