Sampler created by Dorothy Lynde at Old South, Boston, Massachusetts, H-1188b

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1890-1939

GUSN

GUSN-378801

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Description

The image shows a sampler created by Dorothy Lynde. It features various designs, including human figures on the sides, floral patterns, and a series of embroidered alphabets in the center. The bottom section includes a pastoral scene with animals and a person, along with additional text providing information about the sampler's maker and location in Old South, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP008337
Halliday negative H-1188b

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-1188b

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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