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Darning sampler worked in polychrome threads. Various types of Berlin woolwork practice stitches. Depicts a house with trees and flowers. Letter "M" cross-stitched in the lower left corner.
samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Berlin woolwork
Education
Berlinwork
Sampler
"M" (Embroidered)
Unknown
Manchester
11 5/8 x 8 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift from Miss Mary E. Beeler
1933.1608
Possibly United Kingdom
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