Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
1860
1939.390
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object name
Sampler
Date
1834
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 17 1/2 in. ( 22.9 x 44.4 cm )
Description
Horizontal rectangular linen sampler with various colors silk floss; alphabet across top, verse in center with designs on each side, inscription across bottom, bordered on sides and top with floral motif; stitches include cross, feather and satin.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
INV.1207
Marks
embroidered: bottom center, brown floss: "Henrietta Schnip / 1834"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
