Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
ca. 1656
1951.414c
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1789
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. ( 31.8 x 24.1 cm )
Description
Vertical rectangular linen sampler stitched in various colors of silk floss; alphabets across top in three segregated rows, verse in center with image of house beneath, naturalistic designs across bottom, bordered on all sides with geometric floral motif; stitches include cross, satin, straight, running and knots.
Credit Line
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number
1963.177
Marks
embroidered: centered above motto, brown floss: "Elizabeth / Holland."
embroidered: centered at bottom, green floss: "1789"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
