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Sampler
Unknown1824, completed early 20th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Maltese cross followed by alphabet; floral band; field of isolated motifs, all contained within a curving floral border. "1824" in blue in the center. The date and the "Art Nouveau" motifs on the left contain mercerized cotton. The sampler may have been started at one date and completed many years later. Note resemblance to 1981-28-8 and 1981-28-33.
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1824, completed early 20th century
- Physical Dimensions: w600 x h565 cm
- Type: Sampler
- Rights: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
- Medium: Medium: silk and mercerized cotton embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross stitch on plain weave foundation
- Dimensions: H x W: 56.5 x 60 cm (22 1/4 x 23 5/8 in.)
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