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Embroiderer:
Ann Jones  Search this
Medium:
Medium: linen, silk, wool Technique: embroidered in cross and satin stitch on plain weave
Dimensions:
H x W (object): 37.8 × 32.7 cm (14 7/8 × 12 7/8 in.)
H x W (framed): 42.7 × 36.5 × 2.5 cm (16 13/16 in. × 14 3/8 in. × 1 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Sampler
Made in:
England
Date:
1776
Description:
Embroidered sampler with Adam and Eve under a fruited tree and flanked by two brick houses. Inscription below. Various spot motifs include birds, stags, angels, plants, and flowers in bowls.
Praise the Lord enthron'd on high
Praise him in his Sanctity
Praise him for his mighty Deed
Praise him for mity Seads
Credit Line:
Bequest of Marsha Carson
Accession Number:
2022-40-40
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Textiles Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4d23faaa7-f9ea-407c-aac6-a871ef4ced5b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2022-40-40