Object number1997.7.171
Sampler
Date1827
Artist
Louisa Durand
(American)
CultureAmerican, possibly Canada or Louisiana
MediumSilk threads on linen ground
DimensionsSight (mostly square): 17 1/8 x 17 1/4 in. (43.5 x 43.8 cm)
Framed: 19 1/4 x 19 3/4 x 1/2 in. (48.9 x 50.2 x 1.3 cm)
Framed: 19 1/4 x 19 3/4 x 1/2 in. (48.9 x 50.2 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Libraries, Special Collections, Martha Clawson Reed Collection
On View
Not on viewPeriod19th c
Classification(s)
SignedAt bottom: Louisa Durand
InscribedAt bottom: Louisa Durand's Work / 1827
DescriptionA densely worked cross-stitch picture, possibly from a published pattern, depicting a large basket of various flowers, an inscription, and elaborate floral border. Colors are blues, greens, aqua, red, pink, violet, black, mauve, yellow, tan, black, and white.
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