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Whitework sampler

European
second half of 18th century
Object Place: Continental Europe

Medium/Technique Linen filet net embroidered with linen
Dimensions 53.7 x 10.2 cm (21 1/8 x 4 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1001
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionRectangular strip of white linen filet net, darned with various geometric motives, mounted on green paper. Soiled: paper worn and faded. Stitches: filling and interlacing.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943