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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Martha Savage. It is dated 1769 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk embroidery on wool foundation and its technique is counted and uncounted stitches; cross, satin, eyelet, knots and couching stitches on plain weave foundation; interlacing. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Rosalie Coe. It is credited Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 43.2 x 31.8 cm (17 x 12 1/2 in.)

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Sampler (England); Embroidered by Martha Savage; silk embroidery on wool foundation; Overall: 43.2 x 31.8 cm (17 x 12 1/2 in.); Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe; 1974-42-18

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