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Is “Sampler” in the public domain?

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Yes. “Sampler” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

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Who created “Sampler”?

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Ann Bourn (English, active 17th century) (1625/50).

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Where is “Sampler” from?

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It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago and is free to reuse under CC0.

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Can I use “Sampler” commercially for free?

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Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Sampler
Artist	Ann Bourn (English, active 17th century) England
Date	1625/50 17th century
Medium	Linen, plain weave; bands of cut and drawn thread work in double faggot, double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, Roumanian, and needle lace filling stitches; bands of needle lace worked on a cut and drawn thread ground; and bands embroidered in double faggot, double hem, double running, eyelet, satin and stem stitches
Classification	textile
Origin	England England
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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