Collection Highlights
Mrs. Charles Walsh (nee Blood) dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.3.35.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sampler
Object Number:
1948.105
Date:
1803
Medium:
Linen, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 5/8 x 11 1/2 in. ( 34.6 x 29.2 cm )
Marks:
embroidered: across center, copper floss: "Sally Noyes Middletown 1803"
Description:
Vertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; top half has horizontal rows of alphabets, numbers and inscription separated by rows of designs, image of house and pets in bottom right corner, random stitching bottom left; cross, straight, outline and satin stitches.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anna Gillingham
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
