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Sampler

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Sampler by an unknown artist is a long, narrow piece of fabric with frayed edges, resembling a piece of burlap or canvas. The fabric is tan-colored and features numerous lines of stitching in various colors, including blue, green, and red. The stitching forms letters, words, and decorative patterns throughout the fabric. The top section contains rows of individual letters in various colors. The middle section features lines of French text stitched in blue, with some English words. The bottom section includes decorative patterns with flowers, leaves and other motifs, as well as lines of numbers. The overall appearance suggests a handmade, embroidered piece, possibly created for educational or decorative purposes. The fabric is rectangular in shape, with a slightly wavy edge along the top and a more frayed edge along the sides. It is set against a plain white background.

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342 × 893 px
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