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Sampler
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Mitchell. It is dated 1729 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk, linen, and cotton embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in back, long aremed cross, cross, eyelet, satin stitches and cut work with needlemade fillings 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: 45.7 x 22.8cm (18 x 9in.)
It is inscribed
Mary Mitchell made this sampler in the fifteenth year of my age in the year 1729
Cite this object as
Sampler; Embroidered by Mary Mitchell; silk, linen, and cotton embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 45.7 x 22.8cm (18 x 9in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-41
