“Sampler” (1778) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sampler

Sampler

TitleSampler
Date1778 18th century
MediumSilk on linen tabby ground; embroidery
ClassificationSampler
OriginThe Netherlands, Friesland
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSampler, 1778. The Netherlands, Friesland. Silk on linen tabby ground; embroidery; overall: 31.8 x 46.4 cm (12 1/2 x 18 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Mary Pack McNairy Collection, 1942.530
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sampler” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1778. It is executed in silk on linen tabby ground; embroidery and classified as sampler. 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 2026-09-05