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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-40729

Description

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, ivory linen ground. Yellow border of connected circles forming a chain. Green lettering. Three complete alphabets; numbers: "1-10"; cross stitch.

Details

Descriptive Terms

samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
alphabets (symbols)
education
numerals
Sampler

Inscription

""Wrought by Emily M.Geer"" (Embroidered)

Maker

Geer, Emily M. (Embroiderer)

Dimensions

16 7/8 x 14 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. George Carlos Winslow

Accession Number

1940.812

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