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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Eliza Thayer Wrentham. We acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk and wool embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in counted cross stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Eliza Thayer Wrentham; silk and wool embroidery on linen foundation; 1976-100-56

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