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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It is dated ca. 1790 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is needle lace. 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: 21 x 20 cm (8 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); linen, silk; H x W: 21 x 20 cm (8 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1974-100-23

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