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Sampler fragment

early 19th century
Object PlaceGermany (probably)
Medium/TechniqueWool plain weave embroidered with silk and metallic thread
Dimensions76.7 x 32.5 cm (30 3/16 x 12 13/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.988
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Not on view
ClassificationsTextiles
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943
Sewing case
second half of the 18th century
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first half of 17th century, reworked at a later date