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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary B. Tyrrell. It is dated 1817 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk, plain weave and its technique is stem, satin, knot stitching; long floating stitching for foliage; faces, hands and background painted. 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: 22.1 x 28.6 cm (8 11/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
It is inscribed
"In memory of Mrs. Susannah Chandler. Died August 28th, 1811. Aged 56 years." Inscribed in gold on black matt at bottom: Mary B. Tyrrell, 1817 Written on back of frame" "Wanamaker, dated 1817. 30. (dollars)".
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Mary B. Tyrrell; silk, plain weave; H x W: 22.1 x 28.6 cm (8 11/16 x 11 1/4 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1974-100-14