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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Olive Bosworth. We acquired it in 1975. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, stem and satin stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Olive Bosworth (American); silk embroidery on linen foundation; 1975-86-4

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