Sewing sampler

Name/Title

Sewing sampler

Entry/Object ID

2025.9.62

Description

Sampler of off white linen demonstrating several stitching, hemming, and fastening sewing techniques.

Category

Samplers

Acquisition

Accession

2025.9

Source or Donor

Brooklyn Museum

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Date made

circa 1850 - circa 1899

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

Italy

Continent

Europe

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

hand sewing, samplers (embroidery)

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

18 x 24 in. (45.7 x 61 cm)

Material

Linen

Color

Off White

Location

Box

Box 7 (Brooklyn Museum Collection)

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio