Sampler

Ann Peartree, American, 1722–1744 · 1734 · Medium: silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery; paper and linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, herringbone, unequal herringbone, satin, stem, back, running, double running and chain stitches, couching over paper, detached loop and twist (needle lace), on plain weave foundation Label: linen, embroidered with silk in cross, herringbone, satin, stem, back, running, chain, couching, and detached looping stitches

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