Elizabeth Blyden
Baltimore Building Sampler
1828
Physical Qualities
Linen ground, silk embroidery threads, 21 1/2 x 25 in. (54.6 x 63.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Brian Topping in Memory of Elizabeth Hemphill Topping
Object Number
2015.62
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2015; Brian Topping, Baltimore, by purchase, 2013; Sotheby's, NY; Mary Jaene Edmonds, by purchase, 1977; American Hurrah Antiques, NY
Anita Jones, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Lessons Learned: American Schoolgirl Embroideries," November 23, 2014-May 10, 2015.
Edward Maeder and Mary Jaene Edmonds, "Samplers and Samplermakers: An American Schoolgirl Art 1700-1850," Los Angeles County Museum of Art, November 7, 1991 - February 2, 1992.
Edward Maeder and Mary Jaene Edmonds, "Samplers and Samplermakers: An American Schoolgirl Art 1700-1850," Los Angeles County Museum of Art, November 7, 1991 - February 2, 1992.
Mary Jane Edmonds, Samplers and Sampler Makers: An American Schoolgirl Art 1700-1850, New York: Rizzoli and Los Angeles County Museum of Art, pp. 136-137, illust. fig. 65.
Inscribed: Inscription: Embroidered in black threads on monuments: "AM/Sacred to/Adam Mewer" and "SM/Sacred to Sarah Mewer" Embroidered at bottom: "Elizabeth Blyden’s work done in the 12th year of her age. August 13th 1829. E. Baltimore”
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