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Sampler (Germany)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Wilhelmine Neuhaus. It is dated 1850 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on cotton and its technique is 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.

It is signed

Signed "Wilhelmine Neuhaus 1850."

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Sampler (Germany); Embroidered by Wilhelmine Neuhaus; silk on cotton; Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-43

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