Marking sampler

Name/Title

Marking sampler

Entry/Object ID

2025.9.32

Description

A sampler showing monogram and motifs to decorate household linens. Lining and binding of pink linen.

Textile Type

Woven embroidered sampler

Category

Samplers

Acquisition

Accession

2025.9

Source or Donor

Brooklyn Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Notes

Mid-19th century (source: Brooklyn Museum)

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

samplers (embroidery)

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

29 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (74.9 × 44.5 cm)

Material

Linen

Color

White, Light Pink

Location

Box

Box 7 (Brooklyn Museum Collection)

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio