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Sampler19th century

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Horizontal embroidery sampler on cream fabric with drawn-thread lacework at left and multicolored geometric and floral motifs at right, including chevron borders, stylized plants, and pattern bands in blue, yellow, red, and black

Unknown, Sampler, 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. James Porter Fiske, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Sampler
Place Made
Europe
Date Made
19th century
Medium
Linen plain weave with linen needle lace and silk embroidery
Dimensions
18 3/4 × 7 in. (47.63 × 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. James Porter Fiske
Accession Number
55.7.19i
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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