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1981

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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was made by Mary Follet. It is dated 1802 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is plain weave foundation; cross, stem, chain, running, and surface satin stitching. 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

Warp x Weft: 53.5 x 41.4 cm (21 1/16 x 16 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Made by Mary Follet; silk embroidery on linen foundation; Warp x Weft: 53.5 x 41.4 cm (21 1/16 x 16 5/16 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-132

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