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Sampler

Sampler
Object name 
Sampler
Date 
1818
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Sally Loveland
Medium 
Linen, cotton
Dimensions 
Overall: 12 x 7 5/8 in. ( 30.5 x 19.4 cm )
Description 
Vertical rectangular linen sampler cross stitched in various colors of cotton floss; horizontal rows of alphabets, numbers, mottoes and inscription separated by rows of cross stitch designs, straight border surrounds all sides.
Credit Line 
Gift of Anna Gillingham
Object Number 
1948.107