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Sampler (Italy)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1800–1850 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is cross stitch on plain weave foundation. counted stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 32.8 x 32 cm (12 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Italy); silk on linen; H x W: 32.8 x 32 cm (12 15/16 x 12 5/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-29

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