Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistMary Halbert, English
Date1817 19th century
MediumMedium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross and eyelet stitches on plain weave foundation; patches of cotton
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginWestmoreland, England Westmoreland
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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