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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Alice Pearlee. It is dated 1759 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 55.9 x 38.4 cm (22 x 15 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Alice Pearlee Born September (?) 1745 This sampler I wrought the year 1759

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Alice Pearlee (American, b. 1745); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 55.9 x 38.4 cm (22 x 15 1/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1974-100-17

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