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Collection MHS Art
Description Small linen sampler made by Margaret Owen aged 12 of cross stitch, Assyrian eye stitch, four-sided stitch and herringbone - ABC to Z, then 123. ABC to Z "heart shape", then 12345678. ABC to X, then Margaret Owen Aged 12. Linen fabric, plain weave. The thread has faded which makes it difficult to read. Two small holes and a small stain. Was stitched onto calico backing and then stretched onto a card in the 1990s.
Object ID 0000.800.1053
Object Name Sampler
Other # T1735
People Owen, Margaret
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Last modified on: December 19, 2014