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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Relief (?) Harris Fitzwilliam. It is dated 1799 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 15.9 x 15.2 cm (6 1/4 in. x 6 in.)

It is inscribed

1799 Relief Harris Fitzwilliam Sept the 3

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Relief (?) Harris Fitzwilliam; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 15.9 x 15.2 cm (6 1/4 in. x 6 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-182

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