Sam See

Upper Left

This square depicts an embroidered woman of color, she is represented with her big curly hair, as well as differing facial features. The woman is in contrast with the woman on the lower right, who is depicted to have straight hair. 

Upper Right

This square depicts an embroidered figure of a curvier woman. Her body features larger hips and breasts, a figure that has been trending recently, and was desired back in the 1900s.

Lower Left

This square depicts an embroidered woman who is thinner. Her body features slender arms and legs, small breaks, and the notable "thigh gap". This figure was in high trend in the 1930s as well as the 1980s.

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