Medium:

Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: cross, satin, stem and knot stitches on plain weave

Dimensions:

H x W: 106 x 29.5 cm (41 3/4 x 11 5/8 in.)

Type:

embroidery & stitching

Sampler

Made in:

Germany

Date:

1757

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Cross borders containing geometric and floral patterns, alphabets, numerals; in panel are two medallions with initials "MDF" and "ISG" and the date "1757." Also features Crucifixion, Pascal Lamb, St. George and the Dragon and various animals.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe

Accession Number:

1941-69-230

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Textiles Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq47bdb8563-30c2-46ec-9c9a-098778929ef8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1941-69-230