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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Catherine Cavanagh. It is dated ca. 1820 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, satin and padded satin stitches 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: 41 x 40 cm (16 1/8 x 15 3/4 in.)
It is inscribed
Catharine Cavanagh sampler New York May 23, 18--, 7 years.
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Catherine Cavanagh (American); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 41 x 40 cm (16 1/8 x 15 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-34
