Sampler, Ana Cataña, Medium: silk, linen Technique:, Oblong sampler of cream linen embroidered in colored silks in various detached motifs: angel, flowers, a shepherd with lamb, house, birds and other animals, and a floral border. On the left side is Mexico's coat of arms – a golden eagle devouring a rattlesnake while perched on a prickly pear cactus., Mexico, early 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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Size: 4200px × 2248px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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