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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Millbrough Fasbrook. It is dated 1729 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

Its dimensions are

Frame H x W: 33 x 33 cm (13 x 13 in.)

It is inscribed

Milbrough Fasbrook anno. dom. 1729

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Millbrough Fasbrook (American); silk; Frame H x W: 33 x 33 cm (13 x 13 in.); Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers; 2008-31-19

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