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Sampler (England)
This is a Sampler. It is dated 1843 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is cross stitch embroidery on plain weave. 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.
- Big Road Census (USA), 1881 or 1882
- colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor on paper.
- National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution NAA MS 2372 (Inv.....
- 15.2012.6
Its dimensions are
Frame H x W: 76.2 x 35.9 cm (30 x 14 1/8 in.)
It is inscribed
May 8 1843
Cite this object as
Sampler (England); silk embroidery on linen foundation; Frame H x W: 76.2 x 35.9 cm (30 x 14 1/8 in.); Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2008-31-24
