Long Sampler

Cleveland Museum of Art

Long Sampler by unknown artist. The image shows a large, long piece of fabric with embroidery. The fabric is a light beige color. The embroidered design consists of multiple horizontal sections, each with different patterns and images. The top section features a wreath surrounded by crowns and foliage, with two people and a dog on either side. The two people on the left are a woman in a green dress holding a flower and a man in a pink vest. The two people on the right are a woman in a pink dress and a man in a green jacket and pink pants holding a bird. The second section features various objects including a ship, buildings, trees, and people. The third section shows a reclining woman surrounded by trees. The fourth section features a large tree with birds and other animals around it. The bottom section has rows of repeating floral patterns and text. The text includes names and dates. The overall design is intricate and colorful, with a wide range of images and patterns.