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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Ann Bell. It is dated 1788 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, stem, satin, and half cross stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 34.3 x 36.2 cm (13 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Ann Bell (English); silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 34.3 x 36.2 cm (13 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-100

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