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Sampler (Germany)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Katharina Haüsler. It is dated 1828 and we acquired it in 1975. Its medium is silk embroidery on wool foundation and its technique is embroidered in counted cross stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23.5 x 29.8 cm (9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

1828 Katharina Haüsler

Cite this object as

Sampler (Germany); Embroidered by Katharina Haüsler (German); silk embroidery on wool foundation; H x W: 23.5 x 29.8 cm (9 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.); 1975-86-5

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