Sampler

Object/Artifact

-

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Sampler

Entry/Object ID

2000.139.174

Description

One early sampler piece made of linen with silk thread. Reads: "ROXAIANA" in brown thread; "BENEDICT' 'B" is brown; other letters are green and "L" in green "R" in yellow. All four sides are hand hemmed.

Collection

Textiles

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1880

Notes

Date: 1840-1880

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Sampler

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Embroidery

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Needlework

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Material

Linen, Silk

Condition

Overall Condition

Good