Sampler, Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in buttonhole, cross, chain, satin, knot, and running stitches on plain weave foundation with withdrawn element work and needle lace., White work square with decorative hemstitching. Four inset squares of hollie point and eight placket cuts along the edges. In the center initials and date., 1851, embroidery & stitching, Sampler