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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1955

  • We acquired this object.

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Dress (Greece)

This is a Dress. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is wool embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in darning, cross and chain stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Provident Securities Co. and Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Crocker. It is credited Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 116 x 92 cm (45 11/16 x 36 1/4 in.) at hem

Cite this object as

Dress (Greece); wool embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 116 x 92 cm (45 11/16 x 36 1/4 in.) at hem; Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker; 1955-133-28

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