Loading
Sampler
Alice Pearlee1759
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Bands of alphabets are followed by floral vine borders and the inscription: Alice Pearlee Born September (?) 1745 This sampler I wrought the year 1759Goodness and mercy ever follow those who share there ...(?) by God's holy lawsThe lower section shows a basket of flowers flanked by trees, deer and other animals.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: Sampler
- Creator: Alice Pearlee
- Creator Lifespan: 1745
- Date Created: 1759
- Physical Dimensions: w385 x h560 cm
- Type: Sampler
- Rights: Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection
- Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave foundation
- Provenance: Ex. coll. Fraser/Martin
- Inscribed: Alice Pearlee Born September (?) 1745 This sampler I wrought the year 1759
- Dimensions: H x W: 55.9 x 38.4 cm (22 x 15 1/8 in.)
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
