Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistMary C. Myers, American
Date1832 19th century
MediumMedium: linen embroidery on cotton net, backed with silk Technique: embroidered on machine-made net, backed with taffeta
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginBaltimore, Maryland, USA Baltimore
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Miss Martin
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Historical scientific diagrams

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