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Amish sampler with lettering and motifs

Barbara Beiler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige fabric with fringe on top. Three horizontal rows of letters in various colors, including blue, green and red. Four horizontal rows of various motifs, predominantly in blue, green, beige, and red. Below, six rows of 5-6 motifs each. Motifs include flowers, leaves, birds, hearts, and abstract designs.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Silk and linen embroidery on linen
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
455 × 625 px
Museum record:
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