Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistMexico
Date1870 19th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; drawn work embroidered with linen, silk, and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in back, cross, darning, double running, hem interlocking lace, overcast, and Russian overcast stitches; embroidered with silk in Algerian eye, antique hem, back cross, double running, running, and satin stitches
Classificationtextile
OriginMexico Mexico
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of the Needlework and Textile Guild of Chicago through Mrs. Don. H. Reuben
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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