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Sampler

This is a Sampler. It is dated ca. 1870 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is wool and silk on cotton canvas and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 80 × 54 cm (31 1/2 × 21 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Embroidered inscription: Zur an Erinnerung meine Jugend; Josefa 1870 Döttler

Cite this object as

Sampler; wool and silk on cotton canvas; H x W: 80 × 54 cm (31 1/2 × 21 1/4 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1968-87-22

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