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Embroidered sampler

Amanda Harper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered sampler by Amanda Harper. The sampler is square with a light brown background. The sampler features a floral pattern with blue, pink and green thread. The border is a vine pattern. The center features a bird sitting on a tree branch with a birdcage hanging from it. There are various other shapes and patterns throughout, including flowers and leaves. The bottom center contains cursive text that reads "Amanda Harper's work aged 10 years".

Artwork Details

Date
1815
Medium
Silk embroidered on linen
Culture
American
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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