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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
Museum record:
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