Sampler

18th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Twenty-five squares with embroidery. Twenty in geometric patterns, two with butterflies, one with roses, one with flowers, and center one with thistle.

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Title: Sampler
Date Created: 18th century
Location Created: England
Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/75244
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery, linen foundation Technique: crewel, double running, satin, stem and drawnwork stitches on plain weave
Credit line: Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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