Collection Highlights
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)
1805
1867.306
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1826
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 18 x 19 1/2 in. ( 45.7 x 49.5 cm )
Description
Horizontal rectangular linen sampler stitched in various colors of silk floss; inscription across center, unknown outdoor image above, image of house below; bordered by floral motif; stitches include cross, satin, couch.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1941.385
Marks
embroidered: across center, in black floss: "MARYANN.LEE./Age 12 years./Richmond Va."
embroidered: random: "S/N/L"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
