Needlework sampler created by Mary Coffin, GN-266

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1860-1949

GUSN

GUSN-376411

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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
Negatives
Negative numbers GN0201-GN0300
Needlework sampler created by Mary Coffin, GN-266
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George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s
- Negatives
  - Negative numbers GN0201-GN0300

Description

The needlework sampler created by Mary Coffin is intricately decorated with alphabetic characters and contains a central text. It is surrounded by floral motifs and depictions of three people standing on the ground along with various plants. The sampler is bordered with a decorative pattern, and "Mary Coffin 1824" is present at the bottom.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
photographs
photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP004397
Noyes negative GN-266

Physical Descrption

1 film negative

Collection Code

PC038

Collection Name

George E. Noyes photographic collection, 1860s-1940s

Reference Code

PC038.01.003.GN-266

Record Details

Originator

Noyes, George E. (Photographer)

Material Type

photographic film (photographic materials)
negatives (photographic)

Conservation Note

Original nitrate negative destroyed 1982-04.

Description Level

Item

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