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Sampler

1848

America, Pennsylvania Dutch, 19th century

Medium
embroidery; cotton on linen
Measurements
Average: 32.7 x 24.2 cm (12 7/8 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.105
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Location
Not on view
Print
Embroidery on a linen rectangle features rows of red, blue, and tan alphabets and numbers across the upper section, separated by horizontal bands. Below, scattered cross-stitched motifs decorate the light cream fabric, including a central scene of two red horned animals standing beneath a stylized blue and red tree. Various geometric flowers, birds, and floral designs fill the lower section, while discolored spots appear across the aging surface.

Sampler

1848

America, Pennsylvania Dutch, 19th century

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