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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-28450

Description

Alphabet Sampler. Square, cream colored linen ground. Unfinished. Large scale strawberry vine border. Two rows of alphabet, four rows of decorative geometric needlework. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1-complete. Other sstitches: satin stitch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
Sampler

Inscription

Alphabets: #1-complete Other stitches: satin stitch.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17 1/2 x 16 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. C. H. St. John

Accession Number

1918.1332

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