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Object Name
Sampler
Object Number
1982-05-1
Description
Silk on linen. Border of garland of stylized flowers; upper half has alphabet in assorted colors in script and roman style, with arabic numerals. Below a stylized leaf border in gold thread, "Litchfield Connecticut September 1st 1837/Mary E. Odell's/ sampler marked in the/10th year of her age under/the tuition of/Miss Mary A. Bennett."
Category
Communication Artifacts
Maker
Date Made
1837
Dimensions
18 3/4"H x 17 3/4"W
Materials
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