Sampler, Medium: silk, metal, and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, stem, chain, and knot stitches with couching plain weave foundation, Flowers arranged in a large wreath. At the bottom a girl with a garland and a poodle carrying a basket. Metal motifs in the center. Large flowers show the influence of Chinese embroidery in Mexico., Mexico, 1840s, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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Size: 6247px × 5482px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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