Family Record Sampler 1827

This sampler, titled "Family Record," was created by Emma H. Flint in 1827. It is a beautiful example of 19th-century needlework, featuring a variety of stitches and a delicate floral design. The piece showcases her skill in embroidery by displaying the alphabet, numbers, and a family genealogy record. This record details the births of her family members, including her own, with the dates and locations. The piece displays the traditional sampler's purpose, both to practice and to preserve important information for the family. This beautiful sampler is a treasured piece of family history that is preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.