Question 1

Is “Sampler” in the public domain?

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Yes. “Sampler” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

Question 2

Who created “Sampler”?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Nicholls (American, 1779-?) (c. 1785).

Question 3

Where is “Sampler” from?

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It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago and is free to reuse under CC0.

Question 4

Can I use “Sampler” commercially for free?

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Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Sampler
Artist	Elizabeth Nicholls (American, 1779-?) United States, Massachusetts or New Hampshire
Date	c. 1785 18th century
Medium	Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in cross, eyelet, and satin stitches
Classification	textile
Origin	United States United States
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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