Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistAnn E. Kelly, American, b. 1814
Date1825 19th century
MediumMedium: silk embroidery, cotton foundation, painted paper Technique: embroidered in chain, buttonhole, satin, and cross stitches on plain weave foundation Label: embroidered in silk in buttonhole, satin and cross stitches on a cotton foundation
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA Harrisburg
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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