Embroidered sampler

Mary Griffits

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered sampler by Mary Griffits. Long, narrow, vertical piece of fabric with embroidered text and designs on a dark background. The fabric is light-colored, likely beige or off-white, with a rough, uneven edge on the right side. The top section features decorative geometric patterns and text in a repeating row. Below, a large central section contains dense rows of embroidered text, with a vertical line down the middle. The bottom section showcases intricate floral patterns and geometric designs in shades of pink, blue, and green. The sampler is mounted on a dark purple background, providing contrast to the light-colored fabric.