Sampler

Aurelia Arbo

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an embroidered sampler. The piece of fabric features cross-stitched alphabets in various colors, including blue, red, green, and brown. Rows of capital letters are followed by sets of numbers stitched in pink and red. The name "Catherine Barr" is embroidered at the base of the fabric, accompanied by decorative elements resembling small trees or floral motifs. Each element is bordered to create a structured layout on the material. The fabric itself is framed with a stitched border and appears slightly aged.