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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Sally Leonard. It is dated 1812. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Janet L. Barney. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Janet L. Barney.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 42 x 36 cm (16 9/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Sally Leonard's sampler Worked in Hardwick 1812 in the 12th year of my age Born in Taunton September 16 1800

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Sally Leonard (American, b. 1800); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 42 x 36 cm (16 9/16 x 14 3/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Janet L. Barney; 1900-2-1

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