

Brown and gold-colored sampler with floral pattern and figures. The sampler has a brown background with a floral pattern around the edges. The floral pattern includes various shades of gold and light brown flowers, leaves and stems. The center of the sampler features a large gold section outlined in wavy lines. The top left corner of the center section has the words "With Sheba queen ye american fair." The top right corner features a toad with the words "To ad-orn your mind bend all your care." The center section depicts two human figures and foliage. The lower center section features more text and various animals and trees. The bottom of the center section features the words "Rebekah S. Munro's work". The sampler has an intricate border around the edges. The border contains more floral patterns and decorative elements.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1791
- Medium
- Silk embroidery on linen
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 474 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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