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Sampler
Turkish
early 19th century
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Linen; plain weave embroidered with cotton
Dimensions
53.4 x 39.2 cm (21 x 15 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Moore, and Miss Mary Magoun Brown, in memory of their mother, Mrs. John Crosby Brown
Accession Number50.4035
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionSampler worked in double running stitch, great variety of stylized floral motifs arranged roughly in horizontal rows; a number of stains, embroidery silks much faded.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Edward C. Moore and Miss Mary Magoun Brown to MFA, 1950