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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Barbara Hunter. It is dated 1817 and we acquired it in 1913. Its medium is wool embroidery, linen foundation and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Leverton Harris. It is credited Gift of Leverton Harris.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 52.7 x 50.8 cm (20 3/4 x 20 in.)

It is inscribed

Embroidered inscription: Barbara Hunter... 1817 Wrought at Margery Fothergill's School at Percy Main Collery

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Barbara Hunter; wool embroidery, linen foundation; H x W: 52.7 x 50.8 cm (20 3/4 x 20 in.); Gift of Leverton Harris; 1913-13-6

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