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Sampler

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1888 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is wool and cotton embroidery on cotton 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 Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 48.9 x 49.2 cm (19 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

C.B. 1888

Cite this object as

Sampler; wool and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 48.9 x 49.2 cm (19 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-18

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