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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-39336

Description

Berlin woolwork alphabet sampler; polychrome; two alphabets, upper case "A-W"; lower case complete; ivory linen ground with blue guide lines.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
embroidering
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Berlin woolwork
cross stitch
alphabets (symbols)
education
Linen
Wool
Embroidered
Cross-stitched
Education
Alphabet
Sampler

Inscription

Alphabets: #1-""A-W"" #2-complete

Associated Building

Used At Fowler House Purchase - WSA,

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 9 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1937.1088

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