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Sampler
Maria Rocario Ruis (Mexican)
Mexican
probably early 19th century
Object Place: Mexico
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk and cotton
Dimensions
35.5 x 37.5 cm (14 x 14 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1154
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLinen plain weave sampler in two parts, bottom half embroidered with undyed cotton with floral borders and motifs, top embroidered with polychrome silk with large floral basket in center surrounded by scattered floral motifs, birds, and animals.
Two pieces of cream colored linen joined by needlepoint lace stitches. In the upper part crudely drawn flowers, bird and animals are worked in satin stitch in black, white and several shades of pink, blue, green and yellow silk. DE MANO DE MARYAROCARYORVYS is worked in cross stitch in black silk across the top. The lower part is worked with a variety of floral borders in cream colored cotton in buttonhole stitch, drawn work and satin stitch. Stained.
Two pieces of cream colored linen joined by needlepoint lace stitches. In the upper part crudely drawn flowers, bird and animals are worked in satin stitch in black, white and several shades of pink, blue, green and yellow silk. DE MANO DE MARYAROCARYORVYS is worked in cross stitch in black silk across the top. The lower part is worked with a variety of floral borders in cream colored cotton in buttonhole stitch, drawn work and satin stitch. Stained.
Provenance1938, gift of Philip Lehman (b. 1861 - d. 1947), New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 14, 1938)