Retta H. Clarke, marking sampler

Item Information

Title:
Retta H. Clarke, marking sampler
Description:
Marking sampler worked in cross stitch on needlepoint canvas by Rebecca "Retta" H. Clarke. Design consists of seven rows of alphabets (upper case, lower case, and italic), numbers 1-10, and signature "Retta" within a black cross stitch border. Predominant colors are black, red, ochre, and variegated green. Textiles 02.013
Artist:
Cummings, Retta Haswell Clarke,, 1859-1947
Format:
Objects/Artifacts
Location:
Massachusetts Historical Society
Collection (local):
Massachusetts Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Samplers
Embroidery
Extent:
31.1 cm x 31.5 cm
Link to Item:
http://www.masshist.org/database/3215
Terms of Use:
Item from the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Image use and licensing information: www.masshist.org/library/permissions
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Language:
English
Notes (date):
undated
Identifier:
nuview_3215