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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Lucy Lathrop. It is dated ca. 1800 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in satin, eyelet, cross, long armed cross, rococco variation, chain and couching stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 33.7 x 31.8cm (13 1/4 x 12 1/2in.)

It is inscribed

Lucy Lathrop her sampler made in the 11th year of her age

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Lucy Lathrop; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 33.7 x 31.8cm (13 1/4 x 12 1/2in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-158

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