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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Sally Brierley, American. It is dated 1828 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross and counted satin stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 54 x 49 cm (21 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Sally Brierlys Work Aged 15 Years 1828

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Sally Brierley, American; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 54 x 49 cm (21 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-55

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