Embroidered Sampler
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Embroidered Sampler

TitleEmbroidered Sampler
ArtistS. M.
Dateca. 1820–30 19th century
MediumWool on cotton, embroidered
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

About this artwork

“Embroidered Sampler” is a work by S. M., dated ca. 1820–30. It is executed in wool on cotton, embroidered. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. 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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