“Sampler” by Mercy Mackett (English, born c. 1973) (1688) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

Sampler

Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistMercy Mackett (English, born c. 1973) London, England
Date1688 17th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; with bands of cut and drawn thread work in back, buttonhole, darning, double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and needle lace filling stitches; bands of linen, needle lace; and bands embroidered with silk in Algerian eye, Antwerp edge, back, cross, double hem, double running, long-armed cross, two-sided Italian cross, satin, squared ground, and a variety of buttonhole stitches
Classificationtextile
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThrough prior gift of Dr. Jeanette Dean Throckmorton
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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Updated 2026-09-05