Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1941.386
Date:
1771
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 7/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( 40.3 x 20.6 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: bottom, above motif: "Mary Green Her SamPLer Made In / This 14 Year oF Her AGe 1771"
Description:
Vertical horizontal linen sampler stitched in various colors silk floss; geometric floral design across top, center and bottom, segregated rows of alphabets, numbers and mottoes, straight borders on all sides; stitches include cross, satin, eyelet, herringbone, chain and knots.
Bibliography:
Denker, Ellen Paul. "Collector' legacies." The Magazine Antiques 167 (2005): 176-180.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
