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Sampler

Mary Cox · 1816 · Medium: linen, silk, and cotton needlework on linen ground with paper backing Technique: pattern darning, chain, satin, knot and cross embroidery stitches on plain weave ground

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

About this work

Square darning sampler on a very fine, sheer linen ground. In the center, a bouquet of flowers is tied with a ribbon. There are eight cross-shaped areas displaying darning in imitation of different woven patterns. The work is framed by a fine floral border.

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s own description

Subjects

Embroidery (visual works)Samplers (embroidery)

Credit lineSampler. 1816. Mary Cox. Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection. CC0.

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