Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
ca. 1785-1828
1832.4
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1844
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 18 1/2 x 18 in. ( 47 x 45.7 cm )
Description
Square linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; bordered verse top center, various images throughout, geometric floral motif bordering all sides; stitches include cross, satin, running.
Credit Line
Gift of Florence Rogers Dietrich
Object Number
1944.329
Marks
embroidered: across top, yellow floss: "Mary Ann Raw & Work Aged 13 1844"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
