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Sampler
Unknown1757
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Cross borders containing geometric and floral patterns, alphabets, numerals; in panel are two medallions with initials "MDF" and "ISG" and the date "1757." Also features Crucifixion, Pascal Lamb, St. George and the Dragon and various animals.
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 1757
- Type: Sampler
- Rights: Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
- Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: cross, satin, stem and knot stitches on plain weave
- Signed: Initialed MDF and ISG
- Provenance: ex. coll. Mrs. Henry E. Coe (Eva Johnston Coe)
- Inscribed: Initials MDF, ISG and the date 1757
- Dimensions: H x W: 106 x 29.5 cm (41 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)
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