“Placket sampler” (1871) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access.

Placket sampler

Placket sampler

TitlePlacket sampler
Date1871 19th century
MediumMedium: cotton Technique: embroidered in cross, buttonhole, looping, and running stitches on plain weave foundation Label: cotton embroidered in cross, buttonhole, looping, and running stitches
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-05