Striped sampler

Name/Title

Striped sampler

Entry/Object ID

2020.149

Description

Variety of multi-colored embroidery stitches in a vertically striped arrangement. Each stripe contains different embroidery patterns, ranging from chain link stitches to zig-zag linework to floral patterns. Embroidery thread colors in the sampler include yellows, reds, pinks, orange, whites, green, and blues. Stripes are encased in a fabric frame constructed of black velvet with a black ribbed plain weave fabric covering the reverse of the sampler.

Category

Samplers

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Time Period

Unknown

Place

City

Unknown place of origin

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

embroidery (visual works), samplers (embroidery)

Dimensions

Height

18.4 cm

Width

23 cm

Materials

Material

Embroidery Floss

Material Notes

Embroidery

Color

Blue, Gold, Black, Pink, Red, White

Location

Box

Box 67

Cabinet

Object Cabinet

Room

Studio