Blackwork sampler

Name/Title

Blackwork sampler

Entry/Object ID

2025.9.4

Description

Sampler of undyed linen with black silk cross stitch embroidery. Alphabet and medallion spot motifs.

Category

Samplers

Acquisition

Accession

2025.9

Source or Donor

Brooklyn Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

samplers (embroidery)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

21 x 12 in. (53.3 x 30.5 cm)

Material

Linen, Silk

Color

White, Black

Location

Box

Box 7 (Brooklyn Museum Collection)

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio