Image
Description
Maker
- Sarah Ives, late 18th century-early 19th century, American
Title
Sampler
Year
late 1700s-early 1800s
Medium
Linen ground with silk embroidery
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Dimensions
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42.2 x 31.8 cm (16 5/8 x 12 1/2 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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From top: "Modesty and Virtue are/the brightest/gems that deck/the Fair/With learning/and Religion/join'd Will Lasting Satisgaction find/Sarah Ives"
Type
Credit
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Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe
Object Number
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26.183
Exhibition History
Exhibition History
Use
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