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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1817 and we acquired it in 1915. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Robert Van Court.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 37.5 x 34 cm (14 3/4 x 13 3/8 in.)

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Sampler (England); linen, silk; H x W: 37.5 x 34 cm (14 3/4 x 13 3/8 in.); Gift of Robert Van Court; 1915-31-1

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