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Sampler
German
first half of 19th century
Object Place: Germany
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with wool and metallic thread
Dimensions
48.5 x 45.2 cm (19 1/8 x 17 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.975
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAcross the top a "gothic" alphabet. Beneath this a wreath with a crown and the initials "PL". This is flanked by small bucolic scenes involving people and animals. At the bottom a naturalistic floral bunch in a godrooned urn. Leafy vine border along top and sides, Greek key motif along bottom edge. Polychrome wool yarns in tent and cross stitch on a tan cotton canvas. Worn. Stitches: cross, tent.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943