Margaret Lowd
Band Sampler with Alphabets and Buildings
1821
Physical Qualities
Linen ground wtih silk embroidery threads, 17 5/8 x 14 1/8 in. (44.8 x 35.9 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis White, from the Collection of Mrs. Miles White, Jr.
Object Number
1973.76.393
Rectangular band sampler with alphabets, numbers, signature and buildings. Sampler is worked in ecru, taupe, pale terra cotta, pale sage green, and pale pink silk embroidery threads on an olive green linen ground. Silk embroidery threads are all very faded.
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1973; Nancy Brewster (Mrs. Frances White) by inheritance; Virginia Purviance Bonsal (Mrs. Miles White, Jr.).
Inscribed: Six bands of alphabets or alphabet/number combinations Band # 7, embroidered in ecru cross-stitch: 'Margaret Lowd Work*d This Sampler Aged 10 years 1822(diamond motif)'
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