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DiaporamaSampler made at the New York African Free School
- 1820
- 30.0 x 33.0 cm
This sampler was stitched by Rosena Disery (1805-1877) in 1820 when she was a student at the New York African Free School. Although both girls and boys attended the African Free School from its founding in 1787, needlework instruction was not added to the curriculum until 1791. The sewing program was modeled closely on the curriculum at the Quaker-run Female Association Schools. Rosena
rosena van dyke (1805 – 1877)
Discover Rosena Van Dyke, a pioneering African American artist from the 19th century! Explore her intricate sampler & legacy as a remarkable early female artist of New York.
About this artwork
- Title: Sampler made at the New York African Free School
- Artist: rosena van dyke
- Year: 1820
- Original dimensions: 30.0 x 33.0 cm
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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