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Sampler (Fancy sampler)
Elizabeth Taylor, Leah Bratten Galligher Meguier
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Elizabeth Taylor (Maker)
Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1991.0006 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Elizabeth Oat Rockwell in memory of Martha Elizabeth Taylor Oat
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Object Number
1991.0006 A, B
Object Name
Sampler (Fancy sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Elizabeth Taylor (Maker); Leah Bratten Galligher Meguier (School mistress)
Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This fancy sampler was worked between 1798 and 1799 by Elizabeth Taylor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Secondary Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Elizabeth Taylor worked this fancy sampler while at the school of Leah Bratten Galligher (Meguier).
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Center text panel
Inscription: "Elizabeth Taylor a Daughter of James / and Elizabeth Taylors Was born in / October 8, 1789 and Made this / Sampler in Mrss Galligher.s School in / the 9 year of her age in the year" (embroidered silk threads)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
- Silk
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
18 (W) x 17.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.72 (W) x 44.45 (L)
Measurement Notes
Dimensions refer to area of needlework visible within frame.
Frame: H: 19.5 inches; W: 20 inches