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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Vashti Wellington. It is dated 1816 and we acquired it in 1945. 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 donated by Mary S. M. Gibson. It is credited Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 53 x 52 cm (20 7/8 x 20 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Vashti Wellington born in Westmoreland, N.H. April 10, 1805 Ae 11 Wrought in 1816

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Vashti Wellington (American, b. 1805); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 53 x 52 cm (20 7/8 x 20 1/2 in.); Gift of Mary S. M. Gibson; 1945-54-17

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