Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865)
1916-1922
1954.164
Painted plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1816
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 10 3/4 x 12 1/8 in. ( 27.3 x 30.8 cm )
Description
Horizontal rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; horizontal rows of alphabets and numbers separated by rows of design, inscription at bottom has designs on both sides, bordered with geometric motif; stitches include cross, eyelet, herringbone, chain.
Credit Line
Gift of Isabella Vach
Object Number
1935.61
Marks
embroidered: center bottom blue and pink floss: "Southington. / 1816"
Gallery Label
According to a tag found with the object, the work was made by Mrs. John Vach
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
