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Embroidered Map Sampler

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Embroidered Map Sampler by unidentified artist. The image shows a vintage, rectangular map on aged paper with a light brown color. The map depicts several regions with lines indicating roads and waterways. The top left shows 'Lake Erie' in black text. The top center shows 'York' in black text. The map has several labeled areas including 'Embroidered Map Sampler' at the bottom center. The bottom left shows a grid pattern. The right side contains a large block of illegible cursive text. The map's edges are frayed and torn in several places. The background behind the map is solid gray. The sampler displays several stitched elements, primarily with orange and yellow thread.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1810
Medium
Silk embroidered with silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
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