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Darning Sampler
This is a Darning sampler. It was embroidered by Elizabeth Writtle. It is dated 1802 and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is linen, silk. It is a part of the department.
This object was
bequest of
Marsha Carson.
It is credited Bequest of Marsha Carson.
Its dimensions are
H x W (object): 34.6 × 30.2 cm (13 5/8 × 11 7/8 in.) H x W (framed): 39.3 × 34.3 cm (15 1/2 × 13 1/2 in.)
It is inscribed
Embroidered inscription: Elizabeth Writtle Palmer School 1802
Cite this object as
Darning Sampler; Embroidered by Elizabeth Writtle; linen, silk; H x W (object): 34.6 × 30.2 cm (13 5/8 × 11 7/8 in.) H x W (framed): 39.3 × 34.3 cm (15 1/2 × 13 1/2 in.); Bequest of Marsha Carson; 2022-40-3
