Object number1960.9.27.a
Sampler
Date1797
Artist
English
(English, NA)
CultureEnglish
MediumFabric
DimensionsSight (tall rectangle): 32 1/4 x 10 in. (81.9 x 25.4 cm)
Framed: 34 x 11 3/4 x 1/2 in. (86.4 x 29.8 x 1.3 cm)
Framed: 34 x 11 3/4 x 1/2 in. (86.4 x 29.8 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James W. Packard (Elizabeth Gillmer, class of 1894)
On View
Not on viewPeriod18th c
Classification(s)
SignedCL 1797
InscribedInscribed: Give me a House that Never will Decay / Give me a Garment that Never ware a / Way Give me a Friend that never will / Depart Give me a Ruler that can Rule My Heart
CL 1797
DescriptionA tall, narrow, alphabet, verse, and spot motif sampler in blue, green. red, gold, pink, and black. The large size of the motifs is attributable to the low thread count of the loosely woven linen . The motifs include a squirrel in foliage, flowers, baskets and birds in foliage.
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