Collection Highlights
Declaration of Independence
Date:
1820-1823
Object Number:
PR.221.44
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1956.97
Date:
1837
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. ( 27.6 x 44.4 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: across center in green floss: "Elizabeth M Stanton Ae. 8 years"
Description:
Horizontal rectangular unfinished linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; horizontal rows of alphabets, numbers and mottoes separated by rows of designs, floral motif across bottom, bordered top and bottom with zig-zag; cross stitched.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edith D. Blaisdell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
