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Knitting sampler
Probably German
18th century
Object Place: Germany (probably)
Medium/Technique
Cotton knit backed with paper and edged with pink silk ribbon and bows
Dimensions
359.5 x 14.4 cm (141 9/16 x 5 11/16 in.) (detail shown)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1022
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionKnitted circles of white cotton, joined end to end, with various simple concentric floral and geometric motives. Edged with red silk and backed with red paper. Soiled. Stitches: knit lace.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943