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Embroidered sampler

Mary A. Cheever

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image. Framed rectangular piece of fabric with embroidered text and design. The frame has a dark brown wood grain texture. Embroidered design on the fabric consists of: - A border of leaves and flowers along edges. - Large centered text reading "FAMILY REGISTER" - Two columns of handwritten text, listing names and dates of birth and death. - A poem or verse written in cursive script in the middle. - A line of text below the poem reads "Wrought by Mary A Cheever" - A biblical quote at bottom. - Age "11 years" in bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1817
Medium
Embroidered silk and cotton on cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
569 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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