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Sampler

late 1800s

Italy ?, late 19th century

Medium
embroidery, silk
Measurements
Overall: 51.5 x 43.8 cm (20 1/4 x 17 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, Gift of Gladys McNairy White and Elisabeth McNairy Monroe in memory of their mother 1942.531
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular silk cloth is embroidered with isolated patterns in primarily muted blue, yellow, and brown threads. Numerous geometric diamonds and rectangles with check-like textures are scattered across the surface, interspersed with stylized floral sprigs. A large bouquet in a blue vase anchors the top right corner, while small blossoms and a horizontal zig-zag line the bottom. These diverse designs stand out individually against the plain, light-tan fabric ground.

Sampler

late 1800s

Italy ?, late 19th century

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