Sampler
| Title | Sampler |
|---|---|
| Artist | Laura Bowker, American, 1805 - 1843 |
| Date | 1817 19th century |
| Medium | Medium: 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 |
| Classification | embroidery & stitching |
| Origin | Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, USA |
| Holding institution | Smithsonian Open Access |
| Credit line | Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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