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Anstis Fowler

Sampler

Maker

Anstis Fowler (American, b. 1797)

Title

Sampler

Year

1804

Medium

  • Linen ground with silk embroidery

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Linen ground with silk embroidery

Materials

linen, silk

Dimensions

33.7 x 19.7 cm (13 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Uppercase alphabet (missing letter "J") followed by ampersand, numbers 1-16, lowercase alphabet (missing letter "J"), uppercase alphabet (missing letter "J"), numbers 1-10; maker's mark below: "Anstis/16-1804 Aged 7"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Miss Sybil Ada Fowler

Object Number

28.036

Type

  • Textiles

Exhibition History

These Golden Arts
Needlework by Women, 1688-1888
Jun 18, 1993 – Aug 14, 1993

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Anstis Fowler (American, b. 1797)
Sampler, 1804
Linen ground with silk embroidery
33.7 x 19.7 cm (13 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Sybil Ada Fowler 28.036

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