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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Catharine Congdon. It is dated 1773 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, half-cross, buttonhole, satin, stem, and back stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 35.6 x 32.4 cm (14 x 12 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Catharine Congdon born November 10 1763 made November 1773

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Catharine Congdon (American, 1763 - 1833); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 35.6 x 32.4 cm (14 x 12 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-151

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