Sampler, Mary Cox, Medium: linen, silk, and cotton needlework on linen ground with paper backing Technique: pattern darning, chain, satin, knot and cross embroidery stitches on plain weave ground, Square darning sampler on a very fine, sheer linen ground. In the center, a bouquet of flowers is tied with a ribbon. There are eight cross-shaped areas displaying darning in imitation of different woven patterns. The work is framed by a fine floral border., England or USA, 1816, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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