Probably France

Sampler

1750/1800
Silk, plain gauze weave; embroidered in checker filling, cross, darning, four-sided, herringbone, open buttonhole filling, overcast, satin, and wave stitch ground stitches; darned wheels (lacis)
107.2 × 16.8 cm (42.2 × 6.6 in)

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