Minneapolis Institute of Art

Sampler

Mary Ann Duffield

Date

late 18th century

Medium

Wool and silk thread on wool plain weave, needlework

Department

Arts of the Americas

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Many samplers included moralizing sayings and religious verses. This one issues a reminder that “The Lord whom thou seekes will not tarry long and to him the weakest is dear as the strong.” Embroideries like these were designed to instill both practical expertise and spiritual fortitude. United States, Americas

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