Embroidered wedding Sampler
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)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mary Chambers, A.2016.46.1
Object numberA.2016.46.1
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.On View
Not on view19th century
1800-1850
ca. 1978
ca. 1979
Early 20th century