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Sampler (England or United States)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Eyre. It is dated 1833 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk and wool embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch 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: 73.5 x 69 cm (28 15/16 x 27 3/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Mary Eyre Her Work Aug 20 1833

Cite this object as

Sampler (England or United States); Embroidered by Mary Eyre ; silk and wool embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 73.5 x 69 cm (28 15/16 x 27 3/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-253

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