Sampler, Medium: silk embroidery on wool foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, half cross, satin, stem and knot stitches on plain weave foundation, Three alphabets and a set of numbers over assorted motifs including two peacocks, a large vase of flowers, six shields containing initials, basket of flowers, elements of the passion, the Pascal Lamb, and two examples of geometric patterns. The Greek letters, alpha and omega, follow the alphabets., Germany, 1795, embroidery & stitching, Sampler

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Size: 5645px × 5280px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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