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Sampler
American
late 18th century
Object Place: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with Cotton and silk
Dimensions
22.1 x 39.5 cm (8 11/16 x 15 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Margery B. Howe
Accession Number1987.524
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWorked by Abija Hall (1772-1864) or her sister Anna (Nancy) Hall (1776-1863) at Mary Balch's school. Four horizontal rows each containing nine squares of sample embroidery stitches, drawn and cut-work in white threads on white linen ground. Alphabets and numbers worked in red cotton in cross-stitch along lower edge. Handfinished on three sides: selvedge at left.
Condition: Good. Some stains along edge.
See Notes on Collection.
Condition: Good. Some stains along edge.
See Notes on Collection.
ProvenanceGift of Margery B. Howe to MFA, 1987