Sampler

Unknown18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Central panel with name, alphabet and numerals in cross stitch; surrounded by borders in drawnwork of geometric patterns. Birds and lamb in each corner and a flower motif worked in satin stitch.

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Title: Sampler
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 18th century
Type: Sampler
Rights: Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: satin stitch and drawnwork on plain weave
Provenance: ex. coll. Mrs. Henry E. Coe (Eva Johnston Coe)
Dimensions: H x W: 47.5 x 39.5 cm (18 11/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Linen Satin Sewing Silk Textile