Object Details
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Image courtesy of Winterthur Museum |
Anne King, 1769
| Sampler Archive ID: | SA000221 |
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| Maker: | Anne King |
| Maker Birthplace: | Unknown |
| Maker Age: | years |
| Place Made: | |
| Year Made: | 1769 |
| Decade Made: | 1760-1769 |
| Owner: | Winterthur Museum |
| Accession Number: | 1958.2229 |
| Object Credit: | Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont |
| Contributor: | Winterthur Museum |
Physical Characteristics
| Object type: | Sampler, canvaswork | |
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| Needlework techniques: | Embroidery | |
| Shape: | Tall rectangle | |
| Object Dimensions: | 12.60 H x 7.87 W (inches) | |
| Framed Dimensions: | 15.20 H x 10.50 W (inches) | |
| Borders: | 1 | |
| Decorative Bands: | None | |
| Dividing Lines: | None | |
| Enclosures: |
Cartouches: No | |
| Text types: | Alphabet, Personal name, Date, Maker signature | |
| Text medium: | Stitched | |
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| Motifs/Symbols: | Floral and plant, Geometric, abstract floral border on three sides; descending peaks on bottom border; central vine with flowers, fruits, and two leaves occupies bottom 2/3 of sam | |
| Scenes/Pictures: | None | |
| Ground: | Linen presume linen based on knowledge of object type | |
| Ground Condition: |
Wear: Cleanliness: Clean Loss: none noted |
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| Thread: | Unsure | |
| Thread Colors Front: | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Red, White, Yellow | |
| Thread Condition: |
Borders: Moderate loss Text: Slight loss Symbols: Slight loss |
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| Other Materials: | None | |
| Stitch Types: | Cross, Irish, Tent | |
| Thread Count: |
Vertical: Horizontal: |
Maker History
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| Birth Location: |
City: unknown County: unknown State: unknown
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Object History
| Previous Owners: | Name: Henry Francis du Pont |
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| Conservation: |
Conservator: Winterthur Museum |
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| Literature: |
Author(s): Margaret Boyles |
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