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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Louisa Nenninger. It is dated 1823 and we acquired it in 1981. 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 Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45.1 x 45.1 cm (17 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Louisa Nenninger Baltimore cess Juin 1823

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Embroidered by Louisa Nenninger (American, b. 1815); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 45.1 x 45.1 cm (17 3/4 x 17 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-78

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