The sampler is a rectangular piece of beige fabric with a dark wood frame. The fabric has a black stitched design. The top section features uppercase and lowercase English letters and numbers 0-30, stitched in rows. Underneath are more rows of letters and numbers stitched in various sizes. The bottom section contains a personal message, including the name "MARIAH BOIL," birth and residence information, and dates. The text is stitched in black thread. The frame is rectangular with a wood grain pattern. The background behind the frame is light gray. The title of the sampler is "Sampler by Mariah Boil".
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1844
- Medium:
- Silk and cotton embroidery on linen/cotton
- Culture:
- American, Shaker
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 541 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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