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Embroidery Sample (France), 1785–90

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated 1785–90 and we acquired it in 1932. Its medium is silk, hand-knotted net and paper and its technique is embroidered and appliqued on a taffeta foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21 x 15.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.)

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Embroidery Sample (France), 1785–90; silk, hand-knotted net and paper; H x W: 21 x 15.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1932-1-27

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