Question 1

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.

Question 2

Who created “Sampler”?

Accepted Answer

Hannah Howard (American, 1778-1864) (1793/94).

Question 3

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.

Question 4

Can I use “Sampler” commercially for free?

Accepted Answer

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	Hannah Howard (American, 1778-1864) United States, Massachusetts, probably Easton
Date	1793/94 18th century
Medium	Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in cross stitch
Classification	textile
Origin	Massachusetts Massachusetts
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	Gift of A. Russell Lord in memory of his wife Ruth Burns Lord
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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