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Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-30715

Description

Verse sampler on natural linen ground. Potted flower at bottom surrounded by a decorative border. Sampler worked in pink, black, and green silk threads. Stitches used: cross stitch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

""Judith C. Br/adford Her Samplar"" ""On Happiness Blest be the Pr/inces who have fought."" (Embroidered)

Maker

Bradford, Judith Cooper (Embroiderer)

Dimensions

10 3/8 x 7 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Charles F. Read

Accession Number

1925.687

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