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De Grave, Irene (age 9)

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Maker
De Grave, Irene (age 9)
Date made
1717
Origin
France
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A band sampler with many alphabets, numbers, small cross bands, rows of crowns and coronets.
Inscription
The Lord's Prayer and Apostles Creed stitched in French. (At the bottom): Irene De Grave Age neuf ans 1717 //
Length Without Frame
25"
Width Without Frame
8 9/16"
Historical Owner
#1943.122 Gift of George W. Bierce
Owner
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Owner Private
Cleveland Museum of Art