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Sampler (Lace sampler)
Sarah Keen
Description
This cut work lace sampler was worked by Sarah Keen, possibly from Chester County, Pennsylvania, dated 1762. This is a cut work lace sampler with a variety of needle lace stitches. Lace samplers are very delicate and surviving examples are rare. It exemplifies characteristics typical of Chester County in the late 18th century. Other, more contemporary names for this method are drawn work, pointing, or hollie point. Sarah signs: "SARAH KEEN 1762".
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Sarah Keen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Chester; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
1958.2013
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2013
Object Name
Sampler (Lace sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Sarah Keen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Chester; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Bottom band
Inscription: "SARAH <> KEEN <> 1762" (linen threads)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Linen
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Cut work
- Hollie point
- Drawn
- Dresden work
- Lace work
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
6.87 (W) x 8.12 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.45 (W) x 20.625 (L)
Measurement Notes
Dimensions refer to area of needlework visible within frame.