Mary Ann Logan needlework sampler, circa 1813
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Mary Ann Logan needlework sampler, circa 1813
Description
This sampler was made by Mary Ann Logan in Shakertown, Kentucky. Samplers were a staple in the education of girls. The samplers were designed to teach needlework skills needed for household duties and could be a symbol of the girl's culture, religion, social class, and personal accomplishments. Sampler making was seen as the ground work for civic, social, and familial responsibility.
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2021.21, Museum Collection, The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky
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2021.21
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Citation
Logan, Mary Ann, “Mary Ann Logan needlework sampler, circa 1813,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 20, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5842.