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Sampler

Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North and Central America

c. 1807

Embroidered by Betsey Bolkcom, American. Framed and possibly drawn by William T Grinnell, American, 1788 - 1835.

Silk satin weave with silk and silk chenille embroidery in encroaching satin, thorn, straight, split, and back stitches; paint; painted glass
Framed: 17 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/8 inches (43.2 x 47.6 x 5.4 cm)

Currently not on view

1929-126-26

Gift of Mrs. Hampton L. Carson, 1929

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