Sampler

Unknown19th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Floral borders surrounding the alphabet and initials "F. D. M. L."; scenes showing a woman in a gate with vases of flowers, a bird, and a wreath with the initial "B".

Details

Title: Sampler
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th century
Type: Sampler
Rights: Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: cross stitches on plain weave
Provenance: ex. coll. Mrs. Henry E. Coe (Eva Johnston Coe)
Dimensions: H x W: 34 x 43 cm (13 3/8 x 16 15/16 in.)

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