Esther Whinery / Embroidered Sampler / March 27, 1838Esther Whinery
Embroidered Sampler
March 27, 1838

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Creator Name: Whinery, Esther
Creator Role: Artist
Gender: F
Creator Name-CRT: Esther Whinery
Title: Embroidered Sampler
Title Type: Primary
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Creation Start Date: 1838
Creation End Date: 1838
Creation Date: March 27, 1838
Object Type: Textiles
Classification Term: Embroidery
Materials and Techniques: silk floss on undyed linen
Dimensions: Overall: 45.7cm x 45.4cm
Inscriptions: Signed and dated in embroidery: "Esther Whinery/Clinton County Ohio/March 27th/1838Embroidered inscription:Jesus permit thy gracious name to standAs the first effort of an infant handAnd whily my fingers oer this canvass moveEngage my tender heart to seek thy loveWith thy dear children let me share a partAnd write thy name thyself upon my heartEmbroidered top right of center: E B MEmbroidered right side above trees and house: Emblem/of love
AMICA Contributor: The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 1956.786
Credit Line: Anonymous gift in memory of Sarah Ann Morrison
Rights: http://www.clevelandart.org/museum/disclaim2.html
Style or Period: America, Ohio, Clinton County, 1838
AMICA ID: CMA_.1956.786
AMICA Library Year: 2003
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