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Sampler (USA)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Elizabeth Ann Herpin Andrew. It is dated 1755 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
bequest of
Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 40 x 27 cm (15 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.)
It is inscribed
Elizabeth Ann Herrin Andrews 6 years 10 days October the 17th Anno Domini 1755
Cite this object as
Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Elizabeth Ann Herpin Andrew (American, 1749 - 1817); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 40 x 27 cm (15 3/4 x 10 5/8 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-44