Object Details
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Image courtesy of The Centre County Historical Society, Pennsylvania |
Mary Williams, n.d.
| Sampler Archive ID: | SA002367 |
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| Maker: | Mary Williams |
| Maker Birthplace: | Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania |
| Maker Age: | Unknown |
| Place Made: | Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania |
| School/Teacher: | Sarah Tucker |
| Year Made: | Unknown |
| Decade Made: | 1810-1819 |
| Owner: | Centre County Library and Historical Museum |
| Contributor: | Centre County Historical Society |
Physical Characteristics
| Object type: | Sampler | ||
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| Needlework techniques: | Embroidery | ||
| Shape: | Tall rectangle | ||
| Object Dimensions: | 20.75 H x 18.00 W (inches) | ||
| Framed Dimensions: | 23.00 H x 20.00 W (inches) | ||
| Borders: | 1 | ||
| Decorative Bands: | None | ||
| Dividing Lines: | 2 | ||
| Enclosures: |
Garland
Cartouches: Yes | ||
| Text types: | Personal name, Verse or other block of text, Verse, Maker signature, Family genealogy | ||
| Text medium: | Stitched | ||
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| Motifs/Symbols: | Architectural, Birds and insects, Floral and plant, Human made object | ||
| Scenes/Pictures: | None | ||
| Ground: | Linen | ||
| Ground Condition: |
Wear: Cleanliness: spotted surface dirt Loss: none noted |
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| Thread: | Silk | ||
| Thread Colors Front: | Black, Green, Tan | ||
| Thread Condition: |
Borders: Slight loss Text: Slight loss Symbols: Slight loss |
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| Other Materials: | None | ||
| Stitch Types: | Cross, Long arm cross, Queen or rococo | ||
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Maker History
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| Birth Location: |
City: Bellefonte County: Centre State: Pennsylvania
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Object History
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| Conservation: | |
| Exhibitions: |
Title: Unraveling the Threads of History Host: Centre County Historical Society Location: Centre County Historical Society Date: March 19-September 24, 2017 Title: Permanent Display Host: Centre County Library and Historical Museum Location: Centre County Library and Historical Museum textile room Date: Permanent Display |
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Author(s): Centre County Historical Society |
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