“Sampler” (1870) 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
Date1870 19th century
Mediumembroidery; silk and cotton on cotton
ClassificationSampler
OriginGermany, late 19th century Germany
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSampler, 1870. Germany, late 19th century. Embroidery; silk and cotton on cotton; overall: 31.5 x 34.6 cm (12 3/8 x 13 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of George W. Bierce, 1943.116
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Sampler” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1870. It is executed in embroidery; silk and cotton on cotton 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 2026-09-06