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1981

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Sampler (USA), 1823

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Henrietta Tuttle. It is dated 1823 and we acquired it in 1981. 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 Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 38.1 x 40.6 cm (15 x 16 in.)

It is inscribed

Henrietta Tuttle is my name New England is my nation Fair Haven is my dwelling place and Christ is my salvation Marked this in the 13th year of her age August 27th 1823

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA), 1823; Embroidered by Henrietta Tuttle (American, 1810 - 1830); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 38.1 x 40.6 cm (15 x 16 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-150

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