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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-29128

Description

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Green and rust lettering. Bands of needlework at top including a large zig-zag and an undulating wave. Green and rust strawberry border at bottom. Two alphabets, both missing "J", "U".

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 7 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Mrs. Jane N. Grew

Accession Number

1920.452

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