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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Hall. It is dated 1786 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is counted cross stitch on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45.7 x 31.8 cm (18 x 12 1/2 in.)

It is signed

Signed "Mary Hall 1786."

It is inscribed

Verses "Live to Die" and "The Desire."

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Mary Hall; silk on linen; H x W: 45.7 x 31.8 cm (18 x 12 1/2 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-31

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