Sampler
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Sampler

TitleSampler
ArtistPossibly Germany or Netherlands
Date18th century 18th century
MediumSilk, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and yarns, chenille yarns, and silk, plain weave ribbons; embroidered in chain, individual running, satin, padded satin, single satin, split, and stem stitches; French knots, laidwork, couching
Classificationtextile
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Ingrid Zerunian
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Sampler” is a work by Possibly Germany or Netherlands, dated 18th century. It is executed in silk, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and yarns, chenille yarns, and silk, plain weave ribbons; embroidered in chain, individual running, satin, padded satin, single satin, split, and stem stitches; french knots, laidwork, couching and classified as textile. 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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