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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Mary Mankin. It is dated 1810–19 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is counted and uncounted stitches; cross, herringbone, stem, satin, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Rosalie Coe. It is credited Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.1 x 29.2 cm (12 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Mary Mankin; silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 31.1 x 29.2 cm (12 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.); Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe; 1974-42-19

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