Sampler created by Lydia Mary, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1188

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378799

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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
Negatives
Massachusetts
Boston
Sampler created by Lydia Mary, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1188
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Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s
- Negatives
  - Massachusetts
    - Boston

Description

The image features a sampler created by Lydia Mary from Boston, Massachusetts. The sampler contains multiple rows of decorative stitched designs, including geometric patterns, shapes resembling trees, and other ornamental motifs. Text within the sampler reads "Lydia Mary" followed by phrases and names arranged across several lines. The date "February 4, 1831" is included in the lower section.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008335
Halliday negative H-1188

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC027

Collection Name

Halliday Historic Photograph Company photographic collection, 1890s-1930s

Reference Code

PC027.001.001.010.H-1188

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Halliday Historic Photograph Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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