Sampler

Abigail Mears, American, American, b. 17581772

In the lower half, a scene of dogs chasing a stag. With a floral vine border on four sides.

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Details

Title: Sampler
Creator: Abigail Mears, American, American, b. 1758
Date Created: 1772
Location Created: probably Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted and uncounted stitches: cross, satin, surface satin, stem and eyelet stitches on plain weave foundation
Credit line: Bequest of Rosalie Coe, from the collection inherited from her mother, Eva Johnston Coe

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