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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-27150

Description

Alphabet sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Unfinished. Monochromatic blue lettering. Alphabets:#1-complete, #2-complete, #3-complete, #4-"A-Q" missing "J".

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Sampler

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

16 3/8 x 13 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mr. William W. Taylor

Accession Number

1913.43

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