Unidentified artist, sampler, German, Nuremberg, first half of 18th century. Linen plain weave embroidered with silk and metallic yarn. Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection.
Unidentified artist, sampler, German, Nuremberg, first half of 18th century. Linen plain weave embroidered with silk and metallic yarn. Bequest of Mrs. Arthur Croft—The Gardner Brewer Collection.
History of the World in Ten Samplers
10:15 am–1:30 pm
From Egypt to Ayrshire, the MFA’s collection of embroidered samplers—works that encompass intricate embroidery or cross-stitching—spans two millennia. Explore highlights from this global collection with Tricia Nguyen, embroidery teacher and historian, and Jennifer Swope, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textiles.
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however, details may be subject to change.
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