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Sampler

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Faiber Edel. It is dated 1800 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered 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

Frame H x W: 88.9 x 41 cm (35 x 16 1/8 in.) double sided Actual piece is 70 inches long, folded double

Cite this object as

Sampler; Embroidered by Faiber Edel; silk embroidery on linen foundation; Frame H x W: 88.9 x 41 cm (35 x 16 1/8 in.) double sided Actual piece is 70 inches long, folded double; Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2008-31-17

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