Sampler, Medium: wool, silk Technique: embroidered in eyelet, cross, stem, and satin stitches, Very finely stitched in soft shades of brown, tan, blue, green, yellow and pink silk on a natural linen ground. In the center panel, a cross stitch alphabet and religious verses in tent and eyelet stitches, a flower urn, a house, and various figures, animals and cupids at the bottom. With a wide floral border in satin stitch., England, 1752, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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Size: 4905px × 6398px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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