Rebecca Jane Fite
Building Sampler
1839
Physical Qualities
Silk embroidery threads on linen ground, 18 3/8 x 17 3/8 in. (46.7 x 44.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Francis White, from the Collection of Mrs. Miles White, Jr.
Object Number
1973.76.384
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1973; Nancy Brewster (Mrs. Frances White) by inheritance; Virginia Purviance Bonsal (Mrs. Miles White, Jr.).
BMA, 'The White Collection,' March 19 - June 2, 1974.
Anita Jones, BMA, 'The Accomplished Stitch: American Samplers and Silk Embroideries from the Collection,' 5/11-7/20/97, no. 27.
Anita Jones, BMA, 'The Accomplished Stitch: American Samplers and Silk Embroideries from the Collection,' 5/11-7/20/97, no. 27.
Inscribed: Embroidered at the bottom of the sampler: 'Rebecca Jane Fite's work finished/ Aug 27th 1840'
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