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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Louisa Figgiss Perren. It is dated May 28, 1800 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is silk embroidery on wool foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation. 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 M. and William H. Mathers.
Its dimensions are
Frame H x W x D: 29.5 x 29.8 cm (11 5/8 x 11 3/4 in.) Warp x Weft (unframed): 27 x 27.9 cm (10 5/8 in. x 11 in.)
It is inscribed
Louisa Figgiss Perren Finish'd this sampler May 28, 1800 Aged 11 Years
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Louisa Figgiss Perren (American); silk embroidery on wool foundation; Frame H x W x D: 29.5 x 29.8 cm (11 5/8 x 11 3/4 in.) Warp x Weft (unframed): 27 x 27.9 cm (10 5/8 in. x 11 in.); Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2008-31-8
