Name/Title
SamplerEntry/Object ID
2011.5.1Description
Sampler worked by Ann Matilda Nye on unbleached linen with silk thread in cross stitch over one and two threads. Geometric border with a stylized strawberry fine around the upper portion of the alphabet that encloses the first upper case alphabet. Two upper case and one lower case allphabets and one series of numbers, all separated by geometric decorative bands. The signature is enclosed in a geometric border at the bottom, flanked by two flower vases. The inscription reads:
"Wrought by Ann Matilda Nye
Born August 7, 1808"Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Nye, Ann MatildaRole
NeedleworkerDate made
circa 1818Material
silk thread on linen