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Sampler

Abigail Mears, American, born 1758 · 1772 · Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted and uncounted stitches: cross, satin, surface satin, stem and eyelet stitches on plain weave foundation

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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In the upper half, bands of alphabets separated by narrow floral cross borders, a verse and inscription:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s own description

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Embroidery (visual works)Samplers (embroidery)

Credit lineSampler. 1772. Abigail Mears, American, born 1758. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe. CC0.

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