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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was made by Mary Freeman. It is dated 1753 and we acquired it in 2003. Its medium is silk, linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William H. Mathers and Myra Mathers. It is credited Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers.

It is inscribed

mary freeman aged 10 years july the 20th 1753

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Made by Mary Freeman (English); silk, linen; Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2002-26-8

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