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Sampler

Unknown Maker

Sampler of white cotton with embroidery of polychrome glass beads. Twelve different border motifs. Five different floral designs in center of panel.

Credit: Gift of A. Algara R. de Terreros

early 19th century
Medium: cotton, glass beads Technique: embroidered on plain weave
1923-45-18
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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