Collection Highlights
Water VII
1997
2002.13.2
Graphite over ground on heavy paper with deckled edges
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Unfinished Sampler
Title
Unfinished Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1798
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 28.6 cm )
Description
Horizontal rectangular unfinished linen sampler stiched in various colors of silk floss; floral motif across top, horizontal rows of alphabets and numbers, some separated by rows of design; stitching primarily on top half, random stitching on bottom half; stitches include cross, satin, chain, outline, eyelet.
Credit Line
Gift of Mary L. and Ellen Constant
Object Number
1945.360
Marks
embroidered: across center in yellow floss: "Lucy Allens SamPler wrought AD 1798"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
