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Family Register Sampler (USA)
This is a Family register sampler. It was embroidered by Dorcas A. Kelly, American. It is dated 1830 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, satin and stem stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
bequest of
Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
- Manuscript, Jeremiah Draper's Book
- pen and black ink on laid paper.
- Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.
- 1976-48-61-2
Its dimensions are
H x W: 49 x 47 cm (19 5/16 x 18 1/2 in.)
It is inscribed
Wrought by Dorcas A. K. Men. 1830. aged 11
Cite this object as
Family Register Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Dorcas A. Kelly, American; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 49 x 47 cm (19 5/16 x 18 1/2 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-70
