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Sample (France), late 18th century
This is a Sample. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1962. Its medium is silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on silk foundation with metal sequins, bullion and brilliants and its technique is embroidered in satin, stem, couching, and knot stitches on supplementary warp pile (velvet), cut and voided. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
bequest of
Richard Cranch Greenleaf (American, 1887–1961).
It is credited Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 35.7 × 22.1 cm (14 1/16 × 8 11/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Sample (France), late 18th century; silk and metal-wrapped silk embroidery on silk foundation with metal sequins, bullion and brilliants; H x W: 35.7 × 22.1 cm (14 1/16 × 8 11/16 in.); Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf; 1962-52-29
