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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Sarah Beckett. It is dated 1798 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is silk embroidery on wool foundation and its technique is cross-stitch embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

H x W: 44.5 × 36.5 cm (17 1/2 × 14 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Sarah Beckett Finished this piece Decembr (sic) 24 in teh eighth year of her age 1798

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Sarah Beckett; silk embroidery on wool foundation; H x W: 44.5 × 36.5 cm (17 1/2 × 14 3/8 in.); Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2008-31-12

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