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Sampler
Embroidered by: Mary Ann King (English, born about 1825)
English
about 1835
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
Overall: 41.9 x 32.1 x 1.6 cm (16 1/2 x 12 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Berger in memory of Susan Jeannette Westfall
Accession Number2003.417
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionEmbroidered with verse "You whose fond wishes to heaven aspire..." at top and bottom, large vase in center, honeysuckle border on four sides; worked in cross stitch and inscribed "M. Ann King in the 10th year of her age."
ProvenancePurchased by Mr. and Mrs. Berger; Gift to the MFA, September 17, 2003