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Sampler17th century

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Framed cross-stitch needlework sampler on ivory linen, densely filled with geometric motifs, pattern bands, a sailing ship, and stylized figures in blue, red, olive, and brown thread

Unknown, Sampler, 17th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Point to Point Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild, Inc., and Costume Council Curatorial Discretionary Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Sampler
Place Made
Netherlands, Marken Island
Date Made
17th century
Medium
Linen plain weave with silk embroidery
Dimensions
Frame with hardware: 18 × 26 1/4 × 1 1/8 in. (45.72 × 66.68 × 2.86 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Point to Point Chapter, American Needlepoint Guild, Inc., and Costume Council Curatorial Discretionary Fund
Accession Number
M.87.212
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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