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Sampler

1827

Italy, 19th century

Medium
embroidery; silk on linen
Measurements
Overall: 38.1 x 38.4 cm (15 x 15 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.103
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This square cream linen sampler features rows of silk-embroidered red and blue text across the top, including alphabets, the date 1827, and numbers. Muted green, pink, and blue motifs are dispersed across the surface, highlighting a central cat on a fringed cushion and a large butterfly. Floral wreaths encircle the letters 'A' and 'M' amid perched birds. Along the base, two figures with light skin tones stand among intricate vines and decorative floral borders.

Sampler

1827

Italy, 19th century

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