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Sampler (England)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Elanor Guest. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk, metal-wrapped silk and hair embroidery, linen foundation and its technique is satin, montenegrin cross, long-armed cross, knot, stem, chain, rococo, and running 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: 47.5 x 20.5 cm (18 11/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
It is inscribed
"The sharpness of a needle profit yilds and pleasure The sharpness of a tongue bites out of measure" "Elanor Guest wrought this sampler".
Cite this object as
Sampler (England); Embroidered by Elanor Guest; silk, metal-wrapped silk and hair embroidery, linen foundation; Warp x Weft: 47.5 x 20.5 cm (18 11/16 x 8 1/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-229
