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Cut Paper (Mexico), ca. 1850 (CH 18429447)

Cut Paper (Mexico), ca. 1850 (CH 18429447)

A frame with inner corners chamfered in curves and decorated with scroll-work and panels showing stylized leaves.

Drawing, Cypress Trees of Chapultepec, Mexico, March 14, 1892 (CH 18369091)

Drawing, Cypress Trees of Chapultepec, Mexico, March 14, 1892 (CH 1836...

Vertical view of a group of trees including the lower portion of an enormous trunk at right and a buttressed wall in the right background. High bottom margin.

Drawing, Hacienda on the Lerma River, San Juan, Mexico, 1892 (CH 18189711)

Drawing, Hacienda on the Lerma River, San Juan, Mexico, 1892 (CH 18189...

Horizontal view with foreground filled by water or a river, wooded banks at right and left middle ground. Peasants gathered at water trough at left. Two barges at right center. Buildings on top of hills in bac... More

Drawing, Landscape near Huino, Mexico, January 8, 1885 (CH 18200029)

Drawing, Landscape near Huino, Mexico, January 8, 1885 (CH 18200029)

Horizontal view of distant hills with trees shown in the left foreground.

Print, A Tower of Cortes, Mexico, 1888 (CH 18612001)

Print, A Tower of Cortes, Mexico, 1888 (CH 18612001)

Vertical view of a tower on a high elevation in the background, with a stream flowing through a chasm at lower right.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18474161)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18474161)

Sampler with three compartments containing a variety of pattern bands embroidered using a running stitch with black thread.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18474249)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18474249)

Square sampler comprised of rectangular and square compartments containing circular motifs. Some circles are embellished with blue, green, dark yellow or red thread.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563963)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563963)

Four panels of pattern with inscription in Spanish. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563973)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563973)

Flowers growing out of a scroll with cross borders in floral pattern. Hemstitched on three sides; edged with narrow needlepoint lace on three sides.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563991)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563991)

Unfinished sampler. Top reads "Ni me p..." Cross borders along bottom in geometric and floral patterns.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563991-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563991-2)

Unfinished sampler. Top reads "Ni me p..." Cross borders along bottom in geometric and floral patterns.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563993)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18563993)

Thirty six patterns worked in embroidery and drawnwork. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18564099)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18564099)

Five cross borders in geometric designs and one showing two birds.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18564127)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18564127)

Unfinished horizontal sampler embroidered in vivid colors. The lower half is predominantly bands of flame and geometric patterns. The upper half has some small-scale floral borders and an unfinished bird on a nest.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18564243)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18564243)

Central panel with name, alphabet and numerals in cross stitch; surrounded by borders in drawnwork of geometric patterns. Birds and lamb in each corner and a flower motif worked in satin stitch.

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18616853)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18616853)

Nineteen bands of pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18616911)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th century (CH 18616911)

Bands of pattern in two columns. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 18th or 19th century (CH 18471823)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th or 19th century (CH 18471823)

Two peacocks facing a tree. Scene framed by an arch of roses growing from urns. Narrow double-edge sawtooth band at outer edges to frame the entire scene. Signed: "LOYZO MARYA JUAPUYNA LACUNZA." (Made by Ma... More

Sampler (Mexico), 18th or 19th century (CH 18471823-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th or 19th century (CH 18471823-2)

Two peacocks facing a tree. Scene framed by an arch of roses growing from urns. Narrow double-edge sawtooth band at outer edges to frame the entire scene. Signed: "LOYZO MARYA JUAPUYNA LACUNZA." (Made by Ma... More

Sampler (Mexico), 18th–19th century (CH 18471863)

Sampler (Mexico), 18th–19th century (CH 18471863)

Seven horizontal bands of varying heights each with a stylized wavy floral vine. Embroidery for pattern only.

Sampler (Mexico), 1917 (CH 18616955)

Sampler (Mexico), 1917 (CH 18616955)

Alphabet and numerals in red and blue. Fringed on four sides.

Sampler (Mexico), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18471831)

Sampler (Mexico), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18471831)

Initials "C.F" with religious scenes (including the Pascal Lamb). Floral bordering and accenting throughout. In the center: the Paschal Lamb, with the letter "c" at left and "f" at right, encircled by a wreat... More

Sampler (Mexico), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18471831-2)

Sampler (Mexico), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18471831-2)

Initials "C.F" with religious scenes (including the Pascal Lamb). Floral bordering and accenting throughout. In the center: the Paschal Lamb, with the letter "c" at left and "f" at right, encircled by a wreat... More

Sampler (Mexico), late 18th century (CH 18489505)

Sampler (Mexico), late 18th century (CH 18489505)

Scattered motifs and curving floral bands in red, blue and yellow silk. At the center a deer with a branch of flowers coming from his mouth and a crowned lion.

Sampler (Mexico), late 18th–19th century (CH 18474157)

Sampler (Mexico), late 18th–19th century (CH 18474157)

Sampler with sixteen squares of drawnwork with embroidery. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Band Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474107)

Band Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474107)

Drawnwork sampler with beadwork edge showing pairs of animals with flowers, and bands of multicolored silk embroidery on linen.

Sampler (Mexico), 1800–1850 (CH 18471865)

Sampler (Mexico), 1800–1850 (CH 18471865)

Isolated flowering plants and insects embroidered in multicolored silk and a variety of metallic yarns filling a rectangle of ivory silk. In the center is a naturalistic rose surrounded by concentric circles of... More

Sampler (Mexico), 1806 (CH 18616869)

Sampler (Mexico), 1806 (CH 18616869)

Three separate pieces of fabric joined with needlework. Beads in needle lace at right.

Sampler (Mexico), 1821 (CH 18617013)

Sampler (Mexico), 1821 (CH 18617013)

Long horizontal sampler with vertical stripes of floral pattern, spot motifs, alphabet and numerals. Bound with yellow silk ribbon.

Sampler (Mexico), 1833 (CH 18616849)

Sampler (Mexico), 1833 (CH 18616849)

Signature, alphabet, and bands of pattern in tiny stitches; beadwork border on two sides.

Sampler (Mexico), 1833 (CH 18616929)

Sampler (Mexico), 1833 (CH 18616929)

Three columns of geometric and floral patterned bands in many colors. Pelicans in middle of right hand column. An inscription at the top center reads Juliana Vieytez 1833.

Sampler (Mexico), 1833 (CH 18616929-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 1833 (CH 18616929-2)

Three columns of geometric and floral patterned bands in many colors. Pelicans in middle of right hand column. An inscription at the top center reads Juliana Vieytez 1833.

Sampler (Mexico), 1836 (CH 18564113)

Sampler (Mexico), 1836 (CH 18564113)

Moses in the Bulrushes. Inscription in back stitch (?) reads "Dolores Espoña dedicates this to her mother, made at the direction of...."

Sampler (Mexico), 1836 (CH 18616931)

Sampler (Mexico), 1836 (CH 18616931)

Three columns of geometric and pattern bands in many colors, with spot motifs including birds.

Sampler (Mexico), 1837 (CH 18564103)

Sampler (Mexico), 1837 (CH 18564103)

Rectangular sampler with a central wreath enclosing text that reads "Y. A. 1837". Embroidered flowers and drawnwork designs fill the remaining area. Different patterns of floral garlands are worked along the four edges.

Sampler (Mexico), 1837 (CH 18617071)

Sampler (Mexico), 1837 (CH 18617071)

Bands of geometric and floral pattern in bright colors. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 1840s (CH 18616823)

Sampler (Mexico), 1840s (CH 18616823)

Flowers arranged in a large wreath. At the bottom a girl with a garland and a poodle carrying a basket. Metal motifs in the center. Large flowers show the influence of Chinese embroidery in Mexico.

Sampler (Mexico), 1843 (CH 18616957)

Sampler (Mexico), 1843 (CH 18616957)

Sampler divided into three panels surrounded by geometric borders. At the top, an uppercase alphabet, in the middle a lowercase alphabet, and at the bottom the inscription, all in black on a white ground.

Sampler (Mexico), 1848–49 (CH 18564187)

Sampler (Mexico), 1848–49 (CH 18564187)

Square sampler with brightly colored glass bead embroidery. The center square, lower third and left edge are beadwork, predominantly in floral and animal motifs. The upper third and right edge are made up of ex... More

Sampler (Mexico), 1852 (CH 18616951)

Sampler (Mexico), 1852 (CH 18616951)

The sampler is divided into 5 panels by striped borders. The largest, in the center, contains a vase of flowers. On each side is a wreath containing the inscription "Lo izo Refugio Gavino en la enseñanza de la... More

Sampler (Mexico), 1860 (CH 18616865)

Sampler (Mexico), 1860 (CH 18616865)

Two alphabets and a signature in reverse. Opalescent beads. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 1861–62 (CH 18616901)

Sampler (Mexico), 1861–62 (CH 18616901)

Alphabets, floral and geometric pattern bands, and spot motifs of animals embroidered in red with small touches of green and purple on a natural ground.

Sampler (Mexico), 1864 (CH 18616887)

Sampler (Mexico), 1864 (CH 18616887)

Eleven bands of pattern including a dated signature, all in white withdrawn element work.

Sampler (Mexico), 1870 (CH 18616907)

Sampler (Mexico), 1870 (CH 18616907)

Motifs and bands in brightly colored wools. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 1879 (CH 18616925)

Sampler (Mexico), 1879 (CH 18616925)

The sampler is divided into three sections. In the upper third, a brown cow with a white calf, upside down to the center panel. In the center, a floral bouquet in many colors on a red ground, surrounded by geom... More

Sampler (Mexico), 1880 (CH 18616903)

Sampler (Mexico), 1880 (CH 18616903)

Patchwork of six smaller samplers. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 1880 (CH 18617021)

Sampler (Mexico), 1880 (CH 18617021)

Bands of geometric and floral pattern, confronted birds, and two scenes, in coarse and fine stitching.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474093)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474093)

Geometric floral designs in pink and blue that appear in the earliest of the 16th century pattern books

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474105)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474105)

Rectangular sampler with many small bands and squares of geometric patterns, in blues, greens, yellows, pinks and reds on white. The right side is dominated by two large areas of deflected element work in red and green.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474105-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474105-2)

Rectangular sampler with many small bands and squares of geometric patterns, in blues, greens, yellows, pinks and reds on white. The right side is dominated by two large areas of deflected element work in red and green.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474105-3)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474105-3)

Rectangular sampler with many small bands and squares of geometric patterns, in blues, greens, yellows, pinks and reds on white. The right side is dominated by two large areas of deflected element work in red and green.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474127)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474127)

Two varied borders (including vine and chevron patterns) surrounding center of animal figures, foral motifs, and the words: "DE MANO DE DOLORES CORTES LO ACABO EL DIA 17 DE AGOSTO." Translation: "From the hand... More

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474127-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474127-2)

Two varied borders (including vine and chevron patterns) surrounding center of animal figures, foral motifs, and the words: "DE MANO DE DOLORES CORTES LO ACABO EL DIA 17 DE AGOSTO." Translation: "From the hand... More

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474129)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474129)

Sampler with many small rectangles of drawnwork patterning interspaced with lines of silk embroidery.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474159)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18474159)

Horizontal sampler with two wide and two narrow bands of openwork techniques in white.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18489497)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18489497)

Two separate pieces of cloth containing floral and geometric motifs and one alphabet joined together with decorative stitchery.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18489499)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18489499)

Several different patterns and motifs including vase of carnations and grapes, sprays of flowers, cornucopia of flowers, curving vines, and geometric patterns in colored silks and white cotton. At the lower rig... More

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18489593)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18489593)

Nine bands of geometric and floral patterns in bright colors.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563975)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563975)

Numerals and assorted designs. The needle lace edging has several patterns including animals.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563981)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563981)

Geometric and floral patterns in cross borders; also birds, animals, alphabet and inscription: made by Benita Hernandes under the direction of Dona Eclita Ramirez. Hemstitched on four sides.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563981-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563981-2)

Geometric and floral patterns in cross borders; also birds, animals, alphabet and inscription: made by Benita Hernandes under the direction of Dona Eclita Ramirez. Hemstitched on four sides.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563983)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563983)

Sampler is divided into compartments with vases, birds, and flowers. Those compartments with text are composed in the form of a rebus or pictogram. Sampler is edged with tatting. Contains the following text in ... More

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563985)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563985)

Detached motifs: Holy monogram. Crucifixion, birds, hearts, flowers with Greek fret.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563985-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563985-2)

Detached motifs: Holy monogram. Crucifixion, birds, hearts, flowers with Greek fret.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563989)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18563989)

Six narrow bands of florals. Two bands unfinished. Approximately half of sampler is covered by beadwork.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564051)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564051)

Twenty patterns worked in drawnwork, cutwork and embroidery. Geometric and floral patterns.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564051-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564051-2)

Twenty patterns worked in drawnwork, cutwork and embroidery. Geometric and floral patterns.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564053)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564053)

Detached motifs including floral borders, flowering sprays, trees, animals, birds and a house. Maker's name unreadable.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564079)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564079)

Lozenge design in drawnwork; embroidered bird, rabbit and plant forms. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564091)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564091)

Two alphabets and borders of cross stitch on one side. Other side has flowers in beadwork.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564091-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564091-2)

Two alphabets and borders of cross stitch on one side. Other side has flowers in beadwork.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564105)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18564105)

Baskets of flowers, a landscape with a barn and fence, and bands of geometrical and floral patterns are worked in small glass beads. Alphabets, ships, hearts and the words "Constancia" "Amor Valor" "Esperanza"... More

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616827)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616827)

Floral bands in multicolor silk with metal sequins. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616831)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616831)

Bands of withdrawn element work on an embroidered curving floral vine in the middle.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616831-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616831-2)

Bands of withdrawn element work on an embroidered curving floral vine in the middle.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616841)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616841)

Twenty-four squares of white work pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616841-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616841-2)

Twenty-four squares of white work pattern. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616843)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616843)

Nine squares and three bands of withdrawn element work in white.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616843-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616843-2)

Nine squares and three bands of withdrawn element work in white.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616855)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616855)

Unfinished beadwork sampler with five patterns: two floral borders, one stylized and one naturalistic; two confronted birds; a wreath with the initial M; and an agnus dei.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616859)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616859)

Twelve embroidered bead work pictures and monograms. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616863)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616863)

Three bands sewn together with withdrawn element work. Each end has four beadwork tabs.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616867)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616867)

Bands of pattern. Rebus (pictogram) at top and a double-headed eagle in Aztec stitch in the middle.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616871)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616871)

Isolated motifs including Mexican eagle with snake and woman with baby and parrot, in black, blue, yellow, and pink on white.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616871-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616871-2)

Isolated motifs including Mexican eagle with snake and woman with baby and parrot, in black, blue, yellow, and pink on white.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616883)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616883)

Bands of pattern in blue and white. Needle lace at bottom edge.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616883-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616883-2)

Bands of pattern in blue and white. Needle lace at bottom edge.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616885)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616885)

Seventy-one squares and bands of pattern as well as a deer and an alphabet in withdrawn element work in white. The mouth and the eye of the deer are in colored silk.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616885-2)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616885-2)

Seventy-one squares and bands of pattern as well as a deer and an alphabet in withdrawn element work in white. The mouth and the eye of the deer are in colored silk.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616889)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616889)

Bands and squares of withdrawn element work and button holes. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616897)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616897)

Unfinished sampler of embroidered beadwork pictures including animals and sacred monograms.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616905)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616905)

Large sampler of pattern bands and isolated motifs.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616913)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616913)

Divided into columns of bands, withdrawn element work in flame pattern at right.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616915)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616915)

Unfinished with columns of polychrome floral bands, whitework bands, and withdrawn element work. One band has been drawn in red ink.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616921)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616921)

Unfinished beadwork sampler with four small squares of beading in the lower right corner of an otherwise unworked ground. Each square contains a vase of flowers or floral garland.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616927)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616927)

Bands of whitework and withdrawn element work at top, with floral borders and geometric fills in polychrome silks.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616937)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616937)

Tightly-worked smocking with eleven bands of pattern including animals, birds and geometric ornament in white on a red foundation fabric.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616941)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616941)

Four columns of floral and geometric pattern bands in white withdrawn element work.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616949)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616949)

Sampler scattered with flowers and birds embroidered in many colored silks. Central medallion in gold with blue serrated edge and a bow. Several dogs, perhaps poodles, appear amongst the flowers.

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616959)

Sampler (Mexico), 19th century (CH 18616959)

Unfinished sampler with five withdrawn element patterns in white, beadwork, and needle lace edge.

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