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Sampler

1800s

England, 19th century

Medium
embroidery; cotton on cotton
Measurements
Overall: 30.5 x 26.1 cm (12 x 10 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.113
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Embroidery on a vertical cream rectangle features rows of red alphabets, Roman numerals, and numbers in various script styles. At the center, the name 'Maria Hancock' is stitched above a small labeled Bible, two crosses, and tiny animal silhouettes including birds. Below, multiple horizontal bands showcase repeating geometric patterns, stylized floral motifs, and crowns. Faint brown discolorations mark the bottom of the textile, which has slightly uneven edges.

Sampler

1800s

England, 19th century

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