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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Margaret Grant. It is dated 1737 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in two-sided cross, stem, buttonhole, satin, and long-armed cross 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: 42 x 40.5 cm (16 9/16 x 15 15/16 in. )
It is inscribed
Margaret Grant her work begun April the 18 1737 in the 9th year of her age
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Margaret Grant (American); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 42 x 40.5 cm (16 9/16 x 15 15/16 in. ); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-6
