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Sampler (England)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Elizabeth Gouger. It is dated 1751 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery, wool foundation and its technique is cross and counted satin stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 47 x 33 cm (18 1/2 x 13 in.)

It is signed

"Elizabeth Gouger her work in the XI year of her age 1751."

It is inscribed

"Elizabeth Gouger her work in the XI year of her age 1751."

Cite this object as

Sampler (England); Embroidered by Elizabeth Gouger; silk embroidery, wool foundation; Warp x Weft: 47 x 33 cm (18 1/2 x 13 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-139

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