Object Details
maker
Minton, Maria
Description
One script and two block alphabets of all 26 letters; all these rows separated by simple crossbands. Numbers to 9 (below inscription). All letters and numbers worked in black. In lower register, hearts, flower-basket, flowering plants, birds. Inscription in solidly filled lozenge. Border of simple geometric band on all four sides. Silk embroidery thread on cotton canvas ground. STITCHES: cross, long-armed cross, herringbone, queen. THREAD COUNT: warp 23, weft 23/in.
Inscription:
"Maria Minton
aged 13 years"
aged 13 years"
Background:
Nothing is known about the life of Maria Minton.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Roger Pryor Templin.
Date made
1826
ID Number
TE.T11675
catalog number
T11675
accession number
219034
Object Name
sampler
Physical Description
linen (ground fabric material)
silk (embroidery thread material)
Measurements
overall: 17 1/2 in x 11 in; 44.45 cm x 27.94 cm
Place Made
World
See more items in
Home and Community Life: Textiles
Samplers
Textiles
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted
Alphabets
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_639583