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Sampler (Germany)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1828 and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 37.1 x 38.1 cm (14 5/8 x 15 in.)

It is inscribed

2 H N 1828

Cite this object as

Sampler (Germany); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 37.1 x 38.1 cm (14 5/8 x 15 in.); 1931-47-16

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