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Alphabet Sampler

Collection Type

  • Textiles

GUSN

GUSN-52006

Description

Horizontal sampler. Natural linen ground, blue and brown lettering, unfinished. Alphabets: #1 complete, #2 missing "J", #3 complete.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 12 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mabel Josselyn

Accession Number

1941.158

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