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Sampler (England or United States)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Eyre. 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.

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Sampler (England or United States); Embroidered by Mary Eyre ; silk and wool embroidery on linen foundation; 1941-69-253

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