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Sampler (Germany)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Miss Charlotte Louise Rasche. It is dated 1821 and we acquired it in 1912. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in darning stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift Miss Anna Bahlmann.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 27.9 x 28.6 cm (11 x 11 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Embroidered inscription: C.G.C.L.R. 1821

Cite this object as

Sampler (Germany); Embroidered by Miss Charlotte Louise Rasche; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 27.9 x 28.6 cm (11 x 11 1/4 in.); Gift Miss Anna Bahlmann; 1912-2-1

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