Object Timeline

2022

  • We acquired this object.

2023

2024

2025

  • You found it!

Openwork Sampler

This is a Openwork sampler. It was embroidered by Unknown. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is linen, cotton. It is a part of the department.

This object was bequest of Marsha Carson. It is credited Bequest of Marsha Carson.

Its dimensions are

H x W (object): 20.3 × 22.9 cm (8 × 9 in.)

Cite this object as

Openwork Sampler; Embroidered by Unknown; linen, cotton; H x W (object): 20.3 × 22.9 cm (8 × 9 in.); Bequest of Marsha Carson; 2022-40-37

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Acquired! Shaping the National Design Collection.

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian’s Terms of Use page.

For higher resolution or commercial use contact ArtResource.

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://www-4.collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/2318807634/ |title=Openwork Sampler |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=10 February 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>