“Sampler” by Margreta Bem (German, active 1713) (1713) 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
ArtistMargreta Bem (German, active 1713) Germany
Date1713 18th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; with twenty nine squares filled with different needlework patterns in a variety of stitches
Classificationtextile
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. John J. Borland through the Needlework and Textile Guild
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sampler” is a work by Margreta Bem (German, active 1713) Germany, dated 1713. It is executed in linen, plain weave; with twenty nine squares filled with different needlework patterns in a variety of stitches and classified as textile. 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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Updated 2026-09-06