Collection Highlights
Robert Fulton (1765-1815)
1798
1976.56
Probably Cont
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 in. ( 21.6 x 20.3 cm )
Description
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk thread; horizontal rows of alphabets separated by rows of designs, inscription and floral design at bottom, straight borders on all sides; cross stitched.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge and daughters
Object Number
1954.183
Marks
embroidered: near bottom in pink floss: "Cornelia Remsen / Worked this in the 6 Year of her / Age"
Gallery Label
Cornelia Remsen, daughter of Hendrik Remsen and Cornelia Dickenzon, was christened at the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City in 1769.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
