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Manuscript Sampler

Peter Eby

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a framed manuscript sampler titled "Manuscript Sampler by Peter Eby". The frame is rectangular and made of dark wood with a wood grain texture. The manuscript is in black and white and features a central section of handwritten text in cursive script, with a header at the top containing numbers 1-20 and some German text. Two columns on either side of the text have decorative designs, including flowers at the top and curved lines at the bottom. The background of the manuscript is off-white with some discoloration and staining. The overall appearance suggests an antique or vintage document.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
Ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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