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Sampler

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1832 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery, linen foundation, silk ribbon and its technique is cross, eyelet and back stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 22 x 43 cm (8 11/16 x 16 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler; silk embroidery, linen foundation, silk ribbon; Warp x Weft: 22 x 43 cm (8 11/16 x 16 15/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-169

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