Name/Title
Striped samplerEntry/Object ID
2020.149Description
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.Made/Created
Time Period
UnknownPlace
City
Unknown place of originLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
embroidery (visual works), samplers (embroidery)Materials
Material
Embroidery FlossMaterial Notes
EmbroideryColor
Blue, Gold, Black, Pink, Red, WhiteLocation
Box
Box 67Cabinet
Object CabinetRoom
Studio