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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Abigail Adams. It is dated 1789 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation. 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
H x W: 31 x 42cm (12 3/16 x 16 9/16in.)
It is inscribed
Abigail Adams her work New York 1789
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Abigail Adams; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 31 x 42cm (12 3/16 x 16 9/16in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-243
