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Sampler (USA), 1773
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Catharine Congdon. It is dated 1773 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, half-cross, buttonhole, satin, stem, and back 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: 35.6 x 32.4 cm (14 x 12 3/4 in.)
It is inscribed
Catharine Congdon born November 10 1763 made November 1773
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA), 1773; Embroidered by Catharine Congdon (American, 1763 - 1833); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 35.6 x 32.4 cm (14 x 12 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-151