Sampler - Frances B. Irish

Textile

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Rhode Island Historical Society

Tags

Permanent Collection, Samplers, Needlework

Description

Sampler in cross stitch and queen stitch on linen ground. Alphabet and numbers 1-10. In a wood frame. Poem under alphabet and numbers. Bottom is embroidered with "Frances B. Irish, April 13, 1827" with a bouquet of flowers on either side.

Context

Call Number: 1994.26

Acquisition

Accession

1994.26

Source or Donor

Godbold, Edwin D., Mr. Godbold, Edwin D., Mrs.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin D. Godbold

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Frances B. Irish

Role

Embroiderer

Date made

1827

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Call Number

Other Number

1994.26

Name/Title

Sampler - Frances B. Irish