Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistMexico
Date1825/75 19th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; cut and drawn work embroidered with silk floss in Algerian eye, back, buttonhole, coral, cross, detached chain, feather, hem, herringbone, interlocking lace, knotted back, knotted insertion, long-armed cross, overcast, Roman, running (pattern darning), Russian overcast, satin, square open work, and wave stitches; darned, open buttonholed, overcast, and zig-zag overcast bars; darned and satin squares; darned and woven wheels; French knots; beaded with glass and metal beads; edged with 2/2 silk, twill weave tape
Classificationtextile
OriginMexico Mexico
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Avrina Pugh
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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