The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 20, 2026

A rectangular woolen embroidery sampler features horizontal bands of dark red thread on a tan canvas ground. Frayed edges and prominent holes mark the upper left corner. Repeating rows display uppercase and lowercase alphabets, numbers, and geometric patterns. At the base, a row of text reads "Caroline Powes Aged 12." The red stitches stand in relief against the coarse grid, creating a structured composition across the weathered surface.

Sampler

1800s

England, 19th century

embroidery; wool on woolen canvas

Overall: 6.7 x 6.4 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Gift of George W. Bierce 1943.102

Location: Not on view

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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1943.102