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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was made by Mary Freeman. It is dated 1753 and we acquired it in 2003. Its medium is silk, wool. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William H. Mathers and Myra Mathers. It is credited Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 32.4 × 29.5 cm (12 3/4 × 11 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

mary freeman aged 10 years july the 20th 1753

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Made by Mary Freeman (English); silk, wool; H x W: 32.4 × 29.5 cm (12 3/4 × 11 5/8 in.); Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2002-26-8

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