The sampler is a square piece of fabric with a beige background. The top left corner features an octagonal shape with a brown eagle with outstretched wings and a shield on its body. The top right corner has a square shape with a horse's head. In the center, there is a rectangular shape with text that reads "Catherine Fanshawe her Sampler January 27 1800". Below the text, there are various scenes including a large building with many windows, several ships, and a group of animals. The bottom of the sampler features a picket fence with a row of animals standing in front of it. The entire piece is framed by a thin border around the edges. The sampler is titled "Sampler" and attributed to artist Laura Hyde.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1800
- Medium:
- Silk embroidery on linen
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 607 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
