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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Elizabeth Hanskins Marlborough. It is dated 1823 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on wool and its technique is plain weave foundation; chain, satin, and cross stitching; counted and uncounted 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

Warp x Weft: 45.1 x 32.1 cm (17 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed bottom, center: Elizabeth Hanskins Marlborough, December 16 - 1823

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Elizabeth Hanskins Marlborough; silk on wool; Warp x Weft: 45.1 x 32.1 cm (17 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-54

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