Artist/Maker
Cornelia Remsen
(b. 1769)
Sampler
ca. 1780
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Linen, silk
Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 in. ( 21.6 x 20.3 cm )
Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge and daughters
1954.183
Cornelia Remsen, daughter of Hendrik Remsen and Cornelia Dickenzon, was christened at the Dutch Reformed Church in New York City in 1769.
DescriptionVertical rectangular linen sampler with various colors of silk thread; horizontal rows of alphabets separated by rows of designs, inscription and floral design at bottom, straight borders on all sides; cross stitched.Markingsembroidered: near bottom in pink floss: "Cornelia Remsen / Worked this in the 6 Year of her / Age"
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