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Sampler (Germany)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 18th or 19th century and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is silk and metallic foil on silk core embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Emily Coe Stowell. It is credited Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 28 × 43 cm (11 in. × 16 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Sampler reads: "A growth on time – motion study."

Cite this object as

Sampler (Germany); silk and metallic foil on silk core embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 28 × 43 cm (11 in. × 16 15/16 in.); Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection; 1970-28-9

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