Alphabet Sampler. Vertical rectangle, cream colored linen ground. Rows of alphabets alternated with rows of decorative needlework-hearts and undulating wave. Polychromatic. Alphabets: #1-complete; #2-"A-T"; #3-"A-V", missing "J" Numbers: "1-10"; cross stitch, satin stitch
samplers (embroidery)
needlework (visual works)
cross-stitching
embroidering
linen (material)
silk (textile)
alphabets (symbols)
education
hearts (motifs)
numerals
Linen
Silk
Embroidered
Cross-stitched
Heart
Alphabet
Education
Numbers
Sampler
"Elizabeth Steven/1838" (Embroidered)
Steven, Elizabeth (Embroiderer)
8 5/8 x 8 (HxW) (inches)
Museum Accession
1981.11
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