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1981

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2025

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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Phebe Hill. It is dated 1808 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: 41.9 x 25.4 cm (16 1/2 x 10 in.)

It is inscribed

New Bedford 1808 Phebe Hill aged 11 years

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Phebe Hill (American, 1797 - 1859); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 41.9 x 25.4 cm (16 1/2 x 10 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-159

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