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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1786 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is wool on linen and its technique is cross and satin stitches on plain weave foundation. counted stitches. 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: 44.1 x 19.7 cm (17 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.)

It is signed

"Gra---m--er wrought this in the 12 year of her age 1786."

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); wool on linen; H x W: 44.1 x 19.7 cm (17 3/8 x 7 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-59

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