Mourning sampler
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Mourning sampler

TitleMourning sampler
ArtistMrs. A.M. Lamb, American
Dateca. 1810 19th century
MediumMedium: silk Technique: embroidered in satin stitch on plain weave foundation Label: silk embroidered with silk in satin stitch
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginRhode Island, USA Rhode Island
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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