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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was made by Anna Maria Blagg. It is dated 1804 and we acquired it in 2003. Its medium is silk, linen and its technique is cross stitch embroidery on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William H. Mathers and Myra Mathers. It is credited Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.

Its dimensions are

53.3 x 35.6 cm (21 x 14 in.) framed

It is inscribed

Anna Maria Blagg her Work in the 13th year of her Age AD 1804

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Made by Anna Maria Blagg (English); silk, linen; 53.3 x 35.6 cm (21 x 14 in.) framed; Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2002-26-9

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