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Maker(s):Aberdeen, Margaret Knox
Culture:American
Title:Embroidered Picture: Child's Sampler
Date Made:1817 November 22
Type:Textile
Materials:cotton embroidered with cotton and wool threads and chenille yarns in cross, satin, back and ladder stitch
Place Made:United States
Measurements:19 3/4 x 16 3/4 in.; 50.165 x 42.545 cm
Accession Number:  SC 1968.30.219
Credit Line:Gift of Caroline Roberta Wing, class of 1896
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
prayer over a building with fenced lawn and weeping willow on either side, small stylized vine border around, floral spray above; reading/reading material; landscape; vegetation; flower; outdoor

Label Text:
The text on this sampler begins "Jesus Permit thy Gracious Name to Stand..." and is embroidered with the child's name, date and age "Margaret Knox Aberdeen - 1817 - 22 November - Aged 8".

Subjects:
Cotton; Embroidery; Wool

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