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Maria Rex (1804–1887), “Needlework Sampler”, Chestnut Hill School, Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania…
Needlework Sampler
Maria Rex (1804–1887), “Needlework Sampler”, Chestnut Hill School, Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania…
Maria Rex (1804–1887), “Needlework Sampler”, Chestnut Hill School, Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, 1813, Silk thread on linen, 10 1/4 x 7 3/4 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Ralph Esmerian, 2017.24.1. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Needlework Sampler

Date1813
Place/RegionSchaefferstown, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumSilk thread on linen
Dimensions10 1/4 x 7 3/4 "
Frame Dimension: 13 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 1 " (34.3 x 27.3 x 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ralph Esmerian
Accession number2017.24.1
Photo CreditAdam Reich
Description

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