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Sampler

Martha (Patty) Coggeshall

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black background with gold floral designs around edges. Gold alphabet along top. Several people, trees, and birds throughout. Three distinct scenes. Text throughout. Sampler by Martha (Patty) Coggeshall.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1792
Medium
Silk and metal thread embroidery on linen
Culture
American
Dimensions
518 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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