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A tan linen with a blue geometric border. Inside the border, from the top down, are rows of alphabetical letters, each letter repeated; a row of numbers, a row of letters, and spotty text reading, "No radiant pearl which crested . . . for other's woes . . . Finally, there is a row with the artist's name, "Mary Ann Hollis," and date, "1820."

Sampler

1820

Mary Ann Hollis (American, active c. 1820) United States, probably New England

United States

Linen, plain weave; embroidered in silk twist in cross and hem stitches

Textiles

Women artists