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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Rosanna K. Johnsons. It is dated 1820 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in counted cross 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: 47 x 55.2 cm (18 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Rosanna K. Johnsons Woork (sic) in the 11 year of her Age 1820

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Rosanna K. Johnsons; silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 47 x 55.2 cm (18 1/2 x 21 3/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-49

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