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Sampler (England)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Badger. It is dated 1756 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on wool foundation, linen edging and its technique is embroidered in cross, eyelet, satin, and half cross stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
bequest of
Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 41.9 x 32.4 cm (16 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.)
Cite this object as
Sampler (England); Embroidered by Mary Badger (English); silk embroidery on wool foundation, linen edging; H x W: 41.9 x 32.4 cm (16 1/2 x 12 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-103
