Alphabet/Verse Sampler

Item Information

Title:
Alphabet/Verse Sampler
Description:
Alphabet Verse Sampler. Squarish, cream colored linen ground. Floral border around top two thirds, surrounding Alphabets and verse. Bottom third has large scale flowers in vases and basket. 3 alphabets: #1and #2 complete, #3 missing "J"; "AEIOUWYDHRKBMIJT"; numbers "1-9"; cross stitch, satin stitch, eyelet hole, other.
Creator:
Joy, Mary Ann, 1808-
Date:
1821
Format:
Objects/Artifacts
Genre:
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
Location:
Historic New England
Collection (local):
Digitized Museum Collections
Subjects:
alphabets (symbols)
education
floral patterns
numerals
poetry
Linen
Embroidered
Cross-stitched
Floral
Alphabet
Poetry
Numbers
Education
Places:
New Hampshire
Extent:
framed: 20 1/8 in. x 20 1/2 in. (H x W)
Link to Item:
https://gusn.us/30011
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
Contact host institution for more information.
Notes:
Gift from Miss Mary C. Wheelwright
Accession #:
1923.601
Identifier:
30011