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Knitting sampler
Probably German
18th or 19th century
Object Place: Germany (probably)
Medium/Technique
Cotton knit with silk ribbon trim embroidered with silk
Dimensions
250 x 7.8 cm (98 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1024
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionNarrow strip of white linen divided into rectangular sections by short transverse pieces of silk ribbon. Each section worked in a different geometric or linear pattern. The letters "AS" at one end. Soiled. Stitches: cross, lace work.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943