Sampler, Medium: silk embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, chain, satin, eye, overcasting and back stitches on plain weave foundation, Alphabets and letters at the top divided by an embroidered band with traditional scattered motifs including; Adam and Eve and the tree of knowledge; crowned initials; urns with flowers, a stag and a temple like building. In the center a crowned cartouche containing the initials, ' 1702.', Denmark, Sweden, 1702, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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Size: 5742px × 5748px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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