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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Dinah Phillips. It is dated late 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Emily Coe Stowell. It is credited Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 32.5 x 29 cm (12 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Embroidered in lower panel: Dinah Phillips

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Dinah Phillips; linen, silk; H x W: 32.5 x 29 cm (12 13/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection; 1970-28-25

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