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Bands of pattern in two columns.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-377

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Seventy-one squares and bands of pattern as well as a deer and an alphabet in withdrawn element work in white. The mouth and the eye of the deer are in colored silk.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-365

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Vertical rectangle with horizontal bands of floral and geometric pattern embroidered in bright colors with withdrawn element work in white at top.

Sampler (Mexico), early 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-360

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Originally part of a larger sampler. Twenty-eight bands of pattern in withdrawn element work arranged in two columns.

Sampler (possibly Spain)
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-348

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of geometric patterns with a central square containing text and symbols. Several tassels sewn on edge.

Sampler (Spain), 19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-338

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Grid of rectangular bands and squares, each embroidered in stylized floral motifs, geometric patterns, or needle-lace fillings.

Sampler (Mexico), mid-19th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-335

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Vertical sampler with horizontal bands of pattern: a large fruit tree at the top; crucifixion in the center; alphabets and small geometric pattern bands at the bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1782
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-332

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alphabets and isolated motifs including Bacchus on a barrel.

Sampler (Germany), 1711
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-331

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of geometric pattern at left resembling mosaic tile work. At right, spot motifs followed by alphabets and numerals.

Sampler (Germany), 17th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-330

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Narrow pattern bands at top followed by alphabets and numerals, Wider bands at the bottom with the lamb of God, Adam and Eve with the Tree of Knowledge, and spot motifs.

Sampler (Germany), 1820
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-327

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Narrow bands of pattern at the top followed by alphabets and numerals; wider bands at the bottom with the lamb of God, Adam and Eve with the Tree of Knowledge, and a crucifixion, with spot motifs.

Sampler (Germany), 1799
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-326

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

"LES DIX COMMANDEMENTS DE LA LOI DE DIEU EXODE" arranged as a pair of tablets. The Commandments gp through 1 1/2 tablets; the second tablet is completed by a summary from Mathew and a signature and date at the lower right. Cautionary verse in cartouche with palms at lower left. Scattered motifs of birds, flowers, angels, hearts, crowns, and plants fill in the empty spaces.

Sampler (France), 1725
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-31

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Nine darning squares with initials and date in the center. One square simulates knitting.

Darning Sampler, 1852
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-306

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Black on natural. Alphabets at top. Unfinished pattern circles at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1842
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-305

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal sampler with alphabets and numerals at the top, followed by pattern bands and circular medallions, all in black on an unbleached ground.

Sampler (Germany), 1849
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-304

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Black silk on natural linen. Alphabets and numerals on top. Lower section (unfinished) pattern circles.

Sampler (Germany), 1852
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-303

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alphabet introduced by Maltese cross followed by isolated motifs, predominantly religious, contained within floral border

Sampler (Italy), 1827
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-3

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Long narrow rectangle with geometric pattern bands at the top, followed by spot motifs and religious motifs including the crucifixion and the Lamb of God; near the bottom a large house with a path leading up to it.

Sampler (Germany), 1752
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-292

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Several motifs from Sibmacher. Standing woman in center.

Sampler (Germany), 1737
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-291

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Alphabet at top. "THIS WORK IN MY HAND MY FRIE/ NDS MAY HAVE/ WHEN I AM DE/ AD AND IN MY/ GRAVE." Signed and dated. Green, blue, black and beige.

Sampler (Canada), September 1795
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-29

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Small sampler with church at top and grapes in middle.

Sampler (Germany), 18th century
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-286

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Crowned initials and date framed with palm branches at the top; flowers and trees in pots, floral shapes at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1762
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-282

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Bands of pattern at top, then alphabets, three motifs including two women spinning and one monkey, crucifixion and Adam and Eve.

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1790
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-278

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Floral sprays and wreaths with initials in them.

Sampler (Germany), 1805
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-273

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Scattered motifs of religion and hunting.

Sampler (Germany), 1721
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-270

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Motifs at top, alphabets at bottom; originally probably part of a larger sampler.

Sampler (Germany), 1782
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-264

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Bands of pattern, Arabic alphabet, and Hebrew letters.

Sampler (Germany), 1808
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-260

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Adam and Eve at upper left and other motifs from Sibmacher and others.

Sampler (Germany), ca. 1780
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-259

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Five darning crosses, four darning corners, central patch. Initials along outer edge, date in center.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1771
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-254

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Twelve darning crosses, then decorative darning patches and central darning zig-zag in center, crowned initials and date.

Darning Sampler (Netherlands), 1767
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-249

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Eight darning crosses; one set in patch; three repaired tears.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1712
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-248

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Within an acorn border, isolated motifs with a town at the bottom dominated by a large yellow tower. Netherlands lion in a Holland garden, symbol of the United Provinces, at upper right. Coat of arms of Middelburg at upper left. Unfinished

Sampler (Netherlands), 1764
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-244

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Initials, bands of pattern at upper right and five wise maidens at lower left. Five wise maidens (Matthew 25.1) with their lamps.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1696
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-242

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Isolated motifs with Jerusalem in the center. Coat of arms of Hamburg. Spinning monkey and Martin Luther. 10/cm warp and weft count.

Sampler (Germany), 1796
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-240

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Square sampler with a large brick building, a school?, at center bottom, flanked by smaller brick structures. Adam and Eve in center top medallion, flanked by flowering trees, spot motifs. 1794 IEC at top.

Sampler (Netherlands), 1794
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-239

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

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