The History of Special Collections at Brown University

Abigail Adams Hobart
Sampler.
Providence, 1802

A sampler "Wrought in the 10th Year of her age" by a grandniece of President John Adams.  Depicted are the College Edifice, identified as "Providence College" and the "President's House."

Brown University Archives.  Gift of Mrs. Charles Baker.

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