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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1805

GUSN

GUSN-38859

Description

Alphabet sampler, rectangular; ivory linen ground, silk thread; polychrome; two complete alphabets; numbers "1-10"; cross stitch, star stitch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
alphabets (symbols)
education
numerals
Linen
Silk
Embroidered
Cross-stitched
Alphabet
Education
Numbers
Sampler

Maker

Perry, Lydia (Embroiderer)

Dimensions

6 x 8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. A.P. Glines

Accession Number

1936.995

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