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Sampler (Pictorial sampler)
Anne King
1769
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator/Artist/Maker
Anne King (Maker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Canvas
Museum Object Number
1958.2229 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2229 A
Object Name
Sampler (Pictorial sampler)
Category
Textiles (Needlework)
Creator (Role)
Anne King (Maker)
Place of Origin
New England; United States; North America
Date
1769
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: After tthe alphabet at the top
Inscription: "ANNE / KING HER ZAM / PLER 1769" (embroidered wool threads)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Wool
- Linen
- Canvas
Techniques
- Embroidered
- Woven (plain)
- Canvaswork
Construction Description
Hand-embroidered
Dimensions (inches)
7.87 (W) x 12.62 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19.99 (W) x 32.055 (L)
Measurement Notes
Dimensions refer to area of needlework visible within frame.