Mexico

Sampler

19th century
Linen, plain weave; cut and drawnwork; embroidered with silk floss, and silk yarns in darning, double faggot, hem, interlocking, knotted and overcast stitches; embroidered in the back, cross, detached chain, double running, feather, hem, interlacing, long-armed cross, running, atin, and stem stitches
56.2 × 104.8 cm (22.1 × 41.3 in)

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