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Sampler
Embroidered by: Isabel Allan (British)
Scottish or English
1786
Object Place: Scotland or England
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
Overall: 41.9 x 44.1 x 1.3 cm (16 1/2 x 17 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
Accession Number2003.421
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSampler of Song of Solomon chapter 5, verse 2 with honeysuckle border on four sides, floral bands, and "boxers" below; worked in cross, tent, double running, satin, sawtooth, and chain stitches.
ProvenancePurchased by Mr. and Mrs. Berger; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003