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Spot sampler
1669
Germany (possibly)
52.3 x 65 cm (20 9/16 x 25 9/16 in.)
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk, wool, cotton, and metallic thread; beads applied
Classification: TextilesObject is currently not on viewCenter top, Saint Catharine, center bottom, Virgin and child, variety of birds, animals, flowers and plants and geometric ornaments scattered over ground. Worked with white cotton, polychrome silks and gold and silver metal thread in tent, rococo and knot stitches. Eyes of two birds and of Saint Catharine formed by jet beads. Hair of Saint Catharine and of lion made of looped threads. In lower left center: 1669 MAÖ. Worn in many places. Several small holes. Museum of Fine Arts, BostonThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, 1943
Accession number: 43.289Provenance/Ownership History: Lent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943; gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943
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