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Sample of multicoloured silk on woolen muslin
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Sampler of silk on wool. The embroidery has the coat of arms of Amsterdam, the initials CVW, the date ANNO 1741, the Dutch maiden in a Dutch garden, dogs, trees and flower pots.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineMerklap van veelkleurige zijde op wollen mousseline. 1741. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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