Sampler (embroidery)

Object number
01.924
Creator
Unknown
Date
circa 1936
Description
Sampler commemorating Rhode Island's tercentennial. Shows various buildings in Newport: Colony House in center, Brick Market in lower left corner, Redwood Library in lower right corner -- all surrounded by green wreaths. RI state seal above shield of old stone mill. Lists names of prominent colonial Newporters. Shows Viking, revolutionary and modern battleships. In lighter thread in bottom left "JRD"; bottom right "L.C. Sturtevant". Beige background; heavy wood frame.
Object Type
samplers (embroidery)
Subjects
Brick Market
Colony House
Old Stone Mill
Redwood Library
Related People & Organizations
Sturtevant, L.C (associated)