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Sampler with Hebraic Inscription

19th-early 20th century

America

Medium
embroidered linen or cotton
Measurements
Average: 36.2 x 36.9 cm (14 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert Moses 1920.247
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Embroidery on a rectangular linen sampler features rows of text across its upper half. At the top, a floral vine border sits above Latin letters and numbers in muted purple and gold. Large cursive black letters sit above a row of red Hebrew characters. A circular floral wreath is centered below the script. The lower half of the beige fabric remains unadorned, marked by several faint brown stains.

Sampler with Hebraic Inscription

19th-early 20th century

America

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