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Sampler

Anna Denlinger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sampler by Anna Denlinger features a light blue fabric background. The sampler has a black background with a pink and white zigzag border. The design includes two candelabras at the top, one on each side of a flower. Below the candelabras are two rectangular text boxes with illegible text. The bottom section features a vase on a table flanked by two birds, and the table has a decorative design underneath. The sampler also includes several floral patterns and geometric shapes throughout. The colors used are primarily shades of pink, orange, brown, and blue. The text boxes contain writing in a lighter color. The overall design is symmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
1835
Medium
Silk and wool on linen, embroidered
Culture
American
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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