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Sampler

Object Name:
Sampler
Object ID:
2005.042.14
Creator:
Hutchins, Dolly
Date:
1805
Description:
Marking Sampler. Made by Dolly Hutchins (1790-1825), 1805. Piece of paper stitched to front, inscribed in blue ink, "Worked in 1805 by Dolly Hutchins / afterwards Dolly Pierce, my Dear / Mother. Hannah L. Graves". Paper label adhered to back, inscribed in black ink, "Sampler (Dolly's) / worked 1805. / note attached by / Hannah Graves / her descendant."
Material:
Textile
Linen
Dimensions:
H-4.3 W-10 inches
Provenance:
Descended in the Hutchins family to the donor.
Credit Line:
Gift of John B. Hills
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