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Sampler made at the Westtown Quaker School

Rebecca Marsh

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan fabric with a black frame. The center has a diamond shape with flowers on top and a bird on each side. The center diamond contains text: "West-town School Rebecca Marsh 1802". The background has green and tan designs including birds, flowers, leaves, and geometric shapes.

Artwork details

Date:
1802
Medium:
Silk embroidery on linen
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 469 px
Museum record:
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