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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
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