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Sampler
Margaret Hoog, American, b. Ireland1875
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
At the top, an eagle with spread wings is perched atop a shield, with flags and buntings, surrounded by floral sprays. At the bottom is a landscape with a small town, a locomotive, and a horse and carriage. In the center is the inscription: John the Hoog O Love Remember me Margaret Hoog Married 1875 June 3, surrounded by birds and flowers. The entire surface is covered with chain stitch embroidery.
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Creator: Margaret Hoog, American, b. Ireland
- Date Created: 1875
- Location Created: USA
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: wool and cotton embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in chain stitch on plain weave foundation Label: wool embroidered with wool and cotton in chain stitch
- Credit line: Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers
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