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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by M. A. Tolwell. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross and marking 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: 33.7 x 17.8 cm (13 1/4 x 7 in.)

It is inscribed

M A Tolwell aged 8

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by M. A. Tolwell (American); silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 33.7 x 17.8 cm (13 1/4 x 7 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-143

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