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Knitting sampler

Probably German
18th century
Object Place: Germany (probably)

Medium/Technique Cotton knit backed with paper and edged with pink silk ribbon and bows
Dimensions 359.5 x 14.4 cm (141 9/16 x 5 11/16 in.) (detail shown)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1022
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionKnitted circles of white cotton, joined end to end, with various simple concentric floral and geometric motives. Edged with red silk and backed with red paper. Soiled. Stitches: knit lace.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943