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Sampler

(American, born about 1784)
1796
Object PlaceNew York, New York, United States
Medium/TechniqueLinen plain weave embroidered with silk and wool
Dimensions25 x 30 cm (9 13/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Jeannette Woodward
Accession number41.253
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTextiles
ProvenanceGift of Miss Jeannette Woodward to MFA. April 10, 1941.
Envelope pocketbook
Abigail Lee
before 1786
Sampler
19th century
Restricted: For reference only
Esther Powell
second quarter 18th century
Embroidered picture
Katherine Greene Amory
about 1745
Sampler
Ann M. Kimball
early 19th century
Sampler
Harriet Boardman
1804
Embroidered picture
Phebe Hobart
second half of 18th century