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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Abigail Mears, American. It is dated 1772 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in counted and uncounted stitches: cross, satin, surface satin, stem and eyelet 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: 48.3 x 38.7 cm (19 x 15 1/4 in.)
It is inscribed
Abigail Mears Her Sampler 1772
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Abigail Mears, American (American, b. 1758); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 48.3 x 38.7 cm (19 x 15 1/4 in.); Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe; 1974-42-13