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Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1826

GUSN

GUSN-46922

Description

Genealogical Sampler. Square, cream colored linen ground. Strawberry and vine border. Family geneaology at center. Polychromatic.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

""Family Record"" ""Francis O. Clark born Apr 12th AD 1773 died Apr 19 1838 Betsey B. Olde born Jan 29th AD 1774 They were married Sep 28th AD 1794 Fanny B. Clark born Aug 18th AD 1795 died Jun 10 1797 Francis C. Clark born Jun 19th AD 1797 Hiram B. Clark born July 23th 1797 Mary O. Clark born Jun 27th AD 1802 Fanny E. Clark born Jun 9th 1806 Betsey B. Clark born Sep 13th AD 1809 Lydia A. Clark born May 20th AD 1813 Nancy O. Clark born Sep 21th AD 1816 died Sep 11 1838"" ""Lydia A. Clark/Aged 13 Years"" (Embroidered)

Maker

Clark, Lydia A., b. 1813 (Embroiderer)

Dimensions

16 3/4 x 16 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Homer B. Richardson

Accession Number

1964.65

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