Sampler

late 18th century

Bands of repeating pattern in shades of blue, green,and beige. Bands of withdrawn element work at each edge.

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Title: Sampler
Date Created: late 18th century
Location Created: Spain
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/177031
Medium: Medium: silk and linen embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, running, knot, chain, whipped back, cross, and overcasting over stem, and couching stitches on plain weave foundation
Credit line: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer

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