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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1887 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is cotton embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is cross stitch embroidery 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.

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  • block-printed on paper, pasteboard support.
  • Gift of Alexander Wilson Drake.
  • 1913-9-1-a,b

Its dimensions are

H x W: 38 x 33 cm (14 15/16 x 13 in.)

It is inscribed

EE

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 38 x 33 cm (14 15/16 x 13 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-188

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