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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-46242

Description

Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, natural linen ground. Monochromatic, with black thread used for lettering and cross stitched border. Alphabets: #1 missing J,U

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Alphabets: #1 missing J,U

Associated Building

Original to Marrett House (Standish, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 x 5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances S. Marrett

Accession Number

1959.741

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