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Sampler (USA), 1803
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Emiston and student at New York African Free School. It is dated 1803 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.
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This object was
bequest of
Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
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Its dimensions are
H x W: 28 x 42.5cm (11 x 16 3/4 in.)
It is inscribed
New York African Free School April 5th 1803 Mary Emiston
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA), 1803; Embroidered by Mary Emiston (American); Student at New York African Free School; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 28 x 42.5cm (11 x 16 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-77