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Silence Leavitt's Sampler

 Collection
Identifier: TN262.1

Scope and Contents

A yellowed sampler with alphabet and numerical embroidery, as well as a small decorative flower.

Dates

  • 1785

Extent

1 item(s) (fabric;) : fabric

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

1st floor side offices

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Judith Avery.

Note about creators

Sewn by Silence Leavitt

Photo

glare

Title type

Attributed

Culture of Origin

American (North American)

Processing Information

Original glass and backing replaced; new glass contains UV protection, and backing is acid-free (DL Rossi, 2008)

Catalog Date

7/5/2016

Title
Catalog record for Silence Leavitt's Sampler
Author
Initial metadata prepared by Mary Kathryn Menck. EAD record prepared in MarcEdit.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Fine Art Collections Repository

Contact:
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99-101 Newbury Street
Boston MA 02116-3007 United States
617-536-5740