Tan-colored square sampler with a decorative border of zigzag pattern. Alphabet "A B C" through "X Y Z" stitched in black at top, with numbers "1 2 3 4 5" through "7 8 9" underneath. Two pink and white floral motifs on either side across the top third. Center motif contains a tree. Bottom third contains a tree flanked by three animals on each side with scattered flowers throughout. Black cursive text reads "Abigail Ridgway Aged 10 Yrs Old April The 24 1799".
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1795
- Medium:
- Silk embroidery on linen
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 476 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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