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Sampler
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Sampler

18th century · Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: counted satin, herringbone, double running, stem and cross stitches on plain weave

From the collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Unfinished horizontal sampler embroidered in vivid colors. The lower half is predominantly bands of flame and geometric patterns. The upper half has some small-scale floral borders and an unfinished bird on a nest.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s own description
Subjects
Embroidery (visual works)Samplers (embroidery)
Credit lineSampler. 18th century. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe. CC0.
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