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Sampler

1798

England, 18th century

Medium
silk embroidery on wool, cross stitch
Measurements
Overall: 45.7 x 33 cm (18 x 13 in.)
Credit Line
Educational Purchase Fund 1929.572
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An ivory-colored vertically oriented wool sampler is ornately embroidered with muted green, tan, and blue silk. A scrolling floral border frames scattered motifs, including a central gabled house, birds atop stylized trees, and a lone brown stag. Below, four lines of religious verse are sewn above the maker's final inscription: "Ann Chevell Aged 9 1791." Frayed edges and small holes mark the textile's aged surface.

Sampler

1798

England, 18th century

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