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Sampler

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sampler of embroidered linen with silks in cross, long-armed cross, stem, back, satin, brick and double running stitches and drawn work. With several horizontal panels of drawn work, with geometrical and floral designs. Border of flowers, flowers in vases and two houses.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered linen with silks
Brief description
Sampler of embroidered linen with silks, Mexico, 19th century
Physical description
Sampler of embroidered linen with silks in cross, long-armed cross, stem, back, satin, brick and double running stitches and drawn work. With several horizontal panels of drawn work, with geometrical and floral designs. Border of flowers, flowers in vases and two houses.
Dimensions
  • Length: 17.875in
  • Width: 17.5in
Credit line
Bequeathed by Alfred Percival Maudslay, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.50-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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