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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Ann Howard. It is dated 1799 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on wool and its technique is cross, stem and satin stitches on plain weave foundation. counted stitches. 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: 40 x 32.4 cm (15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in.)

It is signed

Signed "Mary Ann Howard, April the 26 1799."

It is inscribed

Mary Ann Howard, April the 26 1799

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Mary Ann Howard; silk on wool; H x W: 40 x 32.4 cm (15 3/4 x 12 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-44

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