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Sampler (Scotland)

This is a Sampler. It was made by Rebecca Knight. It is dated ca. 1740 and we acquired it in 2003. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is cross stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William H. Mathers and Myra Mathers. It is credited Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.

Its dimensions are

14 X 12.75 in. framed

It is inscribed

Rebecca Knight

Cite this object as

Sampler (Scotland); Made by Rebecca Knight (Scottish); linen, silk; 14 X 12.75 in. framed; Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers; 2003-14-5

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