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Sampler (Southern Germany)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1755 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk and linen embroidery, linen foundation and its technique is two-sided cross, double running, satin, and chain 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

103.5 x 30 cm (40 3/4 x 11 13/16 in.)

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Sampler (Southern Germany); silk and linen embroidery, linen foundation; 103.5 x 30 cm (40 3/4 x 11 13/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-238

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