Sampler

Colette du Wel1836

Upper third has two alphabets introduced by Maltese crosses and inscription, lower third has isolated floral motifs. Floral borders on four sides.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Sampler
Creator: Colette du Wel
Date Created: 1836
Location Created: France
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/177047
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitch (looping backward movement), on plain weave foundation
Credit line: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more