Sampler

Art

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sampler

Entry/Object ID

SS.2002.72

Description

Small piece of scrap needlepoint canvas stitched with multicolored wool thread in diamond and heart shapes: the rectangular-shaped piece of scrap openwork canvas has the edge cut on one corner and one end; light brown, black, light and dark pink, light and dark green, beige wool thread stitched in diamond shapes, clover-like shapes and heart shape with a long point at the bottom; whip stitch across the top and bottom of the canvas.

Artwork Details

Medium

Canvas, Wool, Canvas, wool

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Date made: Mid-19th Century

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

10-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (26.7 x 10.8 cm)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Canvas has been cut and overall appearance is soiled and worn (9/28/03).

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 29C

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial