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Eighty patterns arranged on a narrow width. One pattern is in raised work.

Sampler (Germany), 19th century
wool and straw embroidery on cotton foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-325

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

Seventeen embroidered gnomes walking on vines and leaves. Each carrying a different fruit, vegetable or objects such as: radishes, grapes, a wine cup, foaming beer mug, sausage, egg, carrots or turnips, cherries, wheat, mushrooms, strawberries, raspberries, lobster, and a barrel of wine dated 1890.

Table Cover (Germany), 1890
silk on linen.
1983-25-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 20 images of this object.

Crucifixion, religious symbols, text, alphabet, numerals and motifs.

Sampler (Germany), 1749
silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery, linen foundation.
Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
1941-69-100

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

Long narrow sampler dated 1645 near the top. Motifs include the Sibmacher agn-- dei near the op. Probably made following a 19th century pattern book. Two lengths sewn together with decorative needle-made join. Third short length of twill damask attached with attached braided fringe.

Sampler (Germany), 19th century
silk and cotton embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-162

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

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.

Cross borders containing geometric and floral patterns, alphabets, numerals; in panel are two medallions with initials "MDF" and "ISG" and the date "1757." Also features Crucifixion, Pascal Lamb, St. George and the Dragon and various animals.

Sampler (Germany), 1757
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
1941-69-230

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.

Bell pull made of canvas with embroidery, arranged as cross borders, in floral and geometric designs; brass handles at either end, pierced in design of Chinese type. Embroidery in canvas stitches. Backed with yellow cotton plain cloth.

Bell Pull (Germany), 19th century
silk, wool, linen, cotton, brass handles.
Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection.
1943-46-70-a/c

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

Altar frontal with an embroidered band that reads on the left "imponebant manus super illos," and at the right end "et accipiebant spiritum sanctum." Band is surrounded by scrolling vines. In central section, twelve medallions with figures of saints embroidered in brown and yellow silk surrounded by a scrolling vine embroidered in gold thread and red cotton. The saints (from left to right) are: the Virgin and St. Anne, The Virgin and Child, St. Henry of Bavaria (identification not certain), St. Christina, Joseph, a Bishop (not identified), St. Peter, Christ, St. Paul, John the Baptist, St. John and St. Francis.

Altar Frontal (Germany), early–mid-19th century
cotton, linen, silk, metallic thread.
1947-48-1

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

Very long narrown sampler of fifty-nine knitted patterns in white cotton

Sampler (Germany), late 19th century
cotton.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-465

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

A band of rectangles, with each rectangle showing different embroidery stitches, patterns and colors. The patterns are seperated by narrow patterns done in black.

Sampler (Germany), 1851
H x W: 423 x 16 cm (13 ft. 10 9/16 in. x 6 5/16 in.).
Gift of Alice Jennings Smith in memory of Ruth Jennings Terrill.
1997-91-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 16 images of this object.

Parrot, church, lion, and rooster at top. Alphabet and pattern bands at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 1730
silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-293

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

Long narrow sampler of fifteen knitted patterns with a border of knitted lace. Initials B.H. at lower edge.

Sampler (Germany), 19th century
cotton.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-463

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

Bell pull made of canvas with embroidery, arranged as cross borders, in floral and geometric designs (one with initials "A. W." and date "1752"); brass handle at either end, pierced in design of Chinese type. Embroidery in canvas stitches. Bell pull is backed with yellow cotton plain cloth.

Bell Pull (Germany), 19th century
silk, wool, and metal thread on linen canvas, brass handle, cotton plain cloth.
Gift of Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, Dumbarton Oaks Collection.
1943-46-69-a/c

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

Thirty different knitting patterns.

Sampler (Germany), 19th century
cotton.
Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
1941-69-123

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 7 images of this object.

Three religious scenes (Flight into Egypt, Garden of Eden, Crucifixion) with scattered motifs.

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1755
silk and linen embroidery, linen foundation.
Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.
1941-69-238

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

Bamds of pattern and alphabets with angel crowning a monogram in the center.

Sampler (Germany), 1703
silk and metallic embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-328

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

Very long narrow sampler with 106 knitted patterns in white cotton.

Sampler (Germany), 19th century
cotton.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-466

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

Seventy-eight needlework patterns embroidered on a ground of hexagonal mesh. Mounted on stiff green paper.

Sampler (Germany), early 19th century
cotton, paper.
Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.
1957-180-43

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

Very long vertical sampler with horizontal bands of geometric pattern, alphabets, and spot motifs.

Sampler (Germany), 1779
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-443

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

Spot motifs including a large parrot; alphabets and bands of floral pattern.

Sampler (Southern Germany), 1775
silk embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-455

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

Very long narrow sampler of forty-seven knitted patterns in white cotton.

Sampler (Germany), 19th century
cotton.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-464

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

Pattern bands and alphabet in blue at top; large crucifixion scene at bottom.

Sampler (Germany), 18th century
cotton embroidery on linen foundation.
Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
1981-28-329

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