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Accessibility:
Call No:
  • 1968.6.13
Title:
  • Sampler of the First Congregational Church
Author/Creator:
Place of Production/Origin:
Description:
  • Sampler of the First Congregational Church with inscription and a sky background all done in satin and cross stitches. Possibly made in Polly Balch's school. The church, on Benefit Street, has been rebuilt and is now the Unitarian Church.
Date(s):
  • 1815-1825;
Collection Type:
Object Type:
Medium(s):
  • Embroidery
Subjects:
Research Notes:
  • R.I.H.S. #7 (arbitrary) Sarah Sweet born in 1806 and married Samuel Gladding in 1829. See folder for genealogy.
Provenance:
Bibliographic References:
  • Exhibited at RIHS March - December 1970.
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