Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1833
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 19 1/8 x 15 5/8 in. ( 48.6 x 39.7 cm )
Description
Vertical rectangular linen sampler stitched in various colors silk floss; center with horizontal rows of alphabets, inscription and verse segregated by rows of design, wide floral border on all sides; stitches include cross, satin, chain, whipping, outline, feather, couch.
Credit Line
Gift of Nanette Bryan
Object Number
1961.19
Marks
embroidered: center, above verse in brown and black floss: "Eliza Sproul Born August 19 1822 / her Sampler performed in the sumer in the / 11 th year of her age 1833"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
