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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Eliza Spencer and student at Miss Polly Fowler's School. It is dated 1823 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is linen foundation and its technique is cross stitch embroidery on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36.8 x 21.6 cm (14 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Eliza Spencers Sampler Aged 11 years Made at Miss Polly Fowlers School in the year 1823

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Eliza Spencer (American); Student at Miss Polly Fowler's School; linen foundation; H x W: 36.8 x 21.6 cm (14 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-153

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