Collection Highlights
Camp Bed
1777-1785
1871.8
Wood, canvas, iron
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler/Needlework Map of England
Title
Sampler/Needlework Map of England
Object name
Sampler
Date
early 19th century
Medium
Linen, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 19 1/8 x 17 5/8 in. ( 48.6 x 44.8 cm )
Description
Vertical oval linen sampler with various colors of silk floss and chenille; sampler depicts a map of England with parts of Ireland, Scotland and France, straight inside border surrounded by floral design; stitches include cross, satin, couch, straight, outline.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number
1937.339
Marks
embroidered: bottom center, red floss: "Harriot Grace Hunter / Aged 11 Years"
Gallery Label
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
