Sampler
Four alphabets, one with numerals at the top. Verse: "Tis education that conform the mind, and make it rise superior to its kind, wisdom and worth are by instruction given, these lead to virtue, happiness, and heaven. Harriet McEwen, aged 9 years 1830." Potted plants and flower basket at bottom. Floral border at edge.
Credit: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
1830
Medium: silk embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, chain, stem, and square stitches on plain weave foundation
1981-28-39
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020