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Embroidery Sample

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated 1875–1900 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is silk, metal, glass; section of dress-trimming and its technique is cloth with velvet applique, couched gold cord, glass sequins. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 17.5 x 32 cm (6 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample; silk, metal, glass; section of dress-trimming; H x W: 17.5 x 32 cm (6 7/8 x 12 5/8 in.); 1951-180-5

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