Mary J. Greenfield Smith Worked at The Sisters of Providence School 1843 // (Note: Done at one of the first Catholic Schools for African American Women in the US est. 1829, now Saint Frances Academy) See sampler #4359 for a nearly identical sampler done at the same school). //

Maker

Smith, Mary J. Greenfield (age 14) (born 1829)

Date made

1843

Origin

Providence, RI US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Wool

Predominent Motif

Berlin work sampler. A couple walks on a wide avenue which leads to a large two story building with six columns and potted plants on the roof. A child plays with a dog at their side. Potted plants line the walkway and cedar trees line the fence on both sides of the building. Four birds in the sky.

Inscription

Mary J. Greenfield Smith Worked at The Sisters of Providence School 1843 // (Note: Done at one of the first Catholic Schools for African American Women in the US est. 1829, now Saint Frances Academy) See sampler #4359 for a nearly identical sampler done at the same school). //

Length Without Frame

15 1/2"

Width Without Frame

25"

Historical Owner

#B.2011.8 Bayou Bend Museum purchase funded by Miss Ima Hogg by exchange & Bobbie Nau.

Owner

Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, Houston, TX

Owner Private

Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend