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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary C. Myers. It is dated 1832 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is linen embroidery on cotton net, backed with silk and its technique is embroidered on machine-made net, backed with taffeta. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Miss Martin.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 44 x 35 cm (17 5/16 x 13 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

On left margin, written in ink: Sampler of lace stitches worked 1832 Mary C. Myers Baltimore

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Mary C. Myers (American); linen embroidery on cotton net, backed with silk; H x W: 44 x 35 cm (17 5/16 x 13 3/4 in.); Gift of Miss Martin; 1931-30-1

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