Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
Date1854 19th century
MediumMedium: silk, metal, cotton and metal-wrapped cotton threads on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, stem, knot, herringbone, overcast cords, running and cross stitches, with deflected element work with overcasting
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginDresden, Germany Dresden
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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