Sampler

Front

Front

Name/Title

Sampler

Entry/Object ID

2023.5.3

Description

Sampler with geometric patterns and different embroidery techniques in orange, dark blue and pink embroidery thread.

Textile Type

Woven embroidered sampler

Category

Samplers

Acquisition

Accession

2023.5

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1900

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

Morocco

Continent

Africa

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

samplers (embroidery)

Dimensions

Height

51.7 cm

Width

49.9 cm

Materials

Material

Linen, Silk

Material Notes

Ground fabric is linen, embroidery thread is silk

Color

Orange, Pink, Silver, Tan, Dark blue

Location

Box

Box 2

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio