Embroidered wedding Sampler

NameSampler

Maker Mary D. Chambers (American, born 1941)

Date1996

Place madeTijeras, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumLinen, silk floss, ribbon, beads

Dimensions24 × 19 1/2 in. (61 × 49.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mary Chambers, A.2016.46.1

Object numberA.2016.46.1

Collections

United States and Canada

DescriptionWedding sampler with names Suzanne Kathryn and David Matthew. Sewn in shades of green, red and pink silks and includes floral heart and leaf designs, as well as quotes from John Adams, Leo Deschosers and others. A variety of stitches used, including mosaic, heart chain, rice, herringbone, lace, Maltese Cross, Back stitch, Queen. Previously framed.