Embroidered sampler
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Embroidered sampler

TitleEmbroidered sampler
Dateca. 1600 16th century
MediumSilk and linen on linen foundation, bobbin lace
ClassificationTextiles-Embroidered
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1920
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Embroidered sampler” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated ca. 1600. It is executed in silk and linen on linen foundation, bobbin lace and classified as textiles-embroidered. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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