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Textile

This is a Textile. It is dated early 18th–early 19th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is linen embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered with drawnwork and chain stiches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from the Mary Hearn Greims Fund.

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Textile; linen embroidery on cotton foundation; Museum purchase from the Mary Hearn Greims Fund; 1950-16-3

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