Sampler, Medium: silk embroidery on cotton foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, stem, and knot stitches with cutwork with needle-made fillings on plain weave foundation, 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., Mexico, 19th century, embroidery & stitching, Sampler