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Needlework

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1827

GUSN

GUSN-30197

Description

Embroidered edging made by Sarah Burroughs (Sisson) Higgins at age of 11 according to donor.

Details

Descriptive Terms

needlework (visual works)
Picture, Needlework

Maker

Higgins, Sarah Burroughs (Sisson)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Charlotte F. Higgins

Accession Number

1924.251

Date

1827 (according to donor)

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