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Berlinwork sampler
Maria Dresler (German)
German
1872
Object Place: Germany
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave embroidered with wool
Dimensions
73.5 x 24.5 cm (28 15/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.995
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFunerary theme; a scroll with the words "Au Revoir," a recumbent lamb, several monumental crosses and stones, wreaths and floral vines. Beneath this is a scene with a buck and fawn. On the bottom edge are the words "Rok v. Maria Dresl-r. 1872" . Stained; slightly worn. Stitches: tent.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943