Embroidery Sampler

c. 1937

Paul Smith

Associated Names
Paul Smith

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a photograph of a stitched sampler. The sampler features a series of letters and numbers on a piece of beige fabric. The letters are arranged in several lines with different colored threads, including dark brown and lighter shades. There are decorative elements around the edges with patterns created by a continuous line of stitching. In the center of the sampler, there are larger letters. It is dated "April 28, 1788" at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.7 x 47.4 cm (11 5/16 x 18 11/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" high; 13 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.31

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Paul Smith

Wikidata ID

Q64619138

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