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1957.151

ID Number: 1957.151
Category: Communication Artifacts
Sub-category: art
Item Name: sampler
Maker: Dean, Mary
Date: 1805
Materials: TEXTILE, WOOL TEXTILE, SILK
Measurements: overall: 11 1/2 in x 12 in
Description: scrim, silk sampler; cream, brown, black and purple; geometric border; floral pattern and the alphabet; reads: ADVICE TO THE FAIR
History: Made by Mary Dean, brought from England (early settlers in Norfolk County then moved to Windsor.) Given to G.F. Macdonald by Mrs. M.E. Carlisle. Mary Dean's work finished October 31, 1805. Samplers were made by young girls to practice their sewing skills
Place made: England
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

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Children / Enfants subject

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