Mariner's Compass
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Mariner's Compass

TitleMariner's Compass
ArtistOlivia C. Whitridge
Date1853 19th century
MediumMedium: cotton Technique: pieced and sewn patchwork of plain and roller-printed fabrics
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginNew Bedford, Massachusetts, USA New Bedford
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of william Katzenbach
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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