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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-30880

Description

Alphabet sampler on natural linen ground. Lines of alphabet are separated by lines of cross stitch. Cross stitched border, letters, and designs. Crowns and hearts at lower right. Polychromatic threads. Three complete alphabets and numbers "1-10".

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

""Judith Cooper Bradford"" (Embroidered)

Maker

Bradford, Judith Cooper (Embroiderer)

Dimensions

12 3/8 x 7 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mr. Charles F. Read

Accession Number

1926.281

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