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Sampler

Unknownlate 18th–early 19th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

At bottom center, Adam and Eve are flanking a large tree. Directly above the tree is a basket of flowers. On either side, urns with flowering trees, embroidered in bright colors, are symmetrically arranged to completely cover the ground. A verse is embroidered in varied colors at the top, and a stylized floral border surrounds all. The verse reads: On God for all events depend you cant want whenGods your friend weigh well your part and doyour best leave to your maker all the rest the Hand that formd thee in the womb guides from The cradel (sic) to the tomb

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  • Title: Sampler
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: late 18th–early 19th century
  • Type: Sampler
  • Rights: Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection
  • Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave
  • Provenance: By 1941, Mrs. Henry E. Coe (Eva Johnston Coe)1941 - 1970, Emily Coe Stowell1970, Cooper-Hewitt Museum
  • Dimensions: H x W: 22.2 x 15.6 cm (8 3/4 x 6 1/8 in.)
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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