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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Anne Goddard. It is dated 1832 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk embroidery on wool foundation and its technique is embroidered in counted cross and satin stitches on plain weave foundation. 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: 33 x 44.5 cm (13 x 17 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Anne Goddard 1832

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Anne Goddard; silk embroidery on wool foundation; H x W: 33 x 44.5 cm (13 x 17 1/2 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-5-c

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