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Family Register Sampler (USA)

This is a Family register sampler. It was embroidered by Alicia Lawrence. We acquired it in 2008. 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.

This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Family Registers and Family Legends.

This object was donated by William H. Mathers and Myra Mathers.

Cite this object as

Family Register Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Alicia Lawrence (American, 1787 - 1866); silk embroidery on linen foundation; 2008-31-14-a,b

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