M V F G

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Maker
M V F G
Date made
1738
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Satin, Stem, Know, Cross, Running, Rococo, Couching
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk, metal wrapped silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is done in five panels. The top three panels have various single flowers and flower bouquets. Panel #4 is a swirl pattern with flowers. Panel #5 is 14 small squares with various stitching patterns.
Inscription
(At the top): M V F G 1 7 3 8 //
Length Without Frame
37 3/4"
Width Without Frame
15 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-130 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, NY, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum