Sampler

1733

Place madeUnited States, North America

Linen, silk

Overall: 16 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. ( 41.9 x 32.4 cm )

Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair

1941.387

DescriptionVertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk floss; text in two columns, quoting the Lord's Prayer and the Creed, image of people on horseback in lower left colum above inscription; border motif of religious imagery; stitches include cross, satin and running.

Markingsembroidered: lower left in gold and green floss: "RAChEL MYERS 1733"

ClassificationsTEXTILES