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Sampler

1600s

England, 17th century

Medium
embroidery; linen and silk on linen
Measurements
Overall: 31.1 x 21.3 cm (12 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Mary Pack McNairy Collection 1942.511
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A rectangular linen sampler features a vertical arrangement of horizontal bands. A dark purple alphabet sits above three registers of beige openwork lace. The lower half contains a symmetrical, mirrored floral pattern. A central green stem with pink and red flowers is flanked by arcing blue and gray scrolls. Small red berries and green leaves border the dense botanical display. The composition moves from structured text and lace to a colorful, ornate floral arrangement.

Sampler

1600s

England, 17th century

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