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Sampler
Probably German
early 19th century
Object Place: Germany (probably)
Medium/Technique
Wool plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
76.5 x 31.3 cm (30 1/8 x 12 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.982
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionHorizontal rows of naturalistic floral vines and alphabets alternating with areas of floral motives; wreaths sprays and baskets and the words "l'amitié"; a funerary monument, butterflies and a goldfish bowl with the word "souvenir"; bucolic landscape scenes, and country dancers. Some missing yarns; some small holes to ground. Stitches: tent
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943