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Happye Brown

Sampler

1833

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Sampler

Happye Brown

Sampler

Happye Brown

Sampler

1833

Physical Qualities Linen, silk embroidery threads, 15 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (38.7 x 36.2 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Francis White, from the Collection of Mrs. Miles White, Jr.
Object Number 1973.76.391
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1973; Nancy Brewster (Mrs. Frances White) by inheritance; Virginia Purviance Bonsal (Mrs. Miles White, Jr.).

Inscribed: Signed 'Happye Browns sampler marked 1834 in the 14th year of her age;' 4-line verse 'When on this canvas I cast my eyes..;' 4 alphabets; numbers 1-10

Maker

Happye Brown

b. 1819

American, born 1820
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