Happye Brown
Sampler
1834
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
