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Sampler
European
1805
Object Place: Continental Europe
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
63.3 x 67 cm (24 15/16 x 26 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.969
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionThree rows with various architectural and landscape views, birds perched on branches naturalistic floral groupings etc. Central in the top row is a wreath with the initials "MS" and the date. Beneath these motives, separated by a spiraling horizontal line, are script and gothic alphabets plus numbers and a band of "Greek Key" designs. Repeating floral motif border. Many nail holes around outer edge. Stitches: cross
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943