Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistLaura Bowker, American, 1805 - 1843
Date1817 19th century
MediumMedium: silk and metallic (metal-wrapped silk core) embroidery, linen foundation, painted paper, kid leather Technique: embroidered in stem, satin, knot and couching stitches on plain weave foundation Label: linen embroidered with silk and metallic yarns in stem, satin, knot and couching stitches, painted paper
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginFitzwilliam, New Hampshire, USA
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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