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Sampler

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Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1785-1795

GUSN

GUSN-26128

Description

Rectangular form. Needlework design: 3 rows of blue script uppercase letters, at end of row signed "Bridget Walker". "G.W." in purple at lower left under diamond border pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
linen (material)
wool (textile)
alphabets (symbols)
education
Linen
Wool
Alphabet
Education
Sampler

Inscription

See description.

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Walker, Bridget, b. 1783 (Embroiderer)

Dimensions

6.5 x 12.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1395

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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