Mourning sampler
| Title | Mourning sampler |
|---|---|
| Date | ca. 1850 19th century |
| Medium | Medium: wool, silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave cotton with paired warps and wefts (Penelope canvas) |
| Classification | embroidery & stitching |
| Origin | New Hampshire, USA New Hampshire |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Credit line | Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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