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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Catalina de Aranaga. It is dated 1832 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is cotton embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered using cross, foursided, and running stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 34 x 31 cm (13 3/8 x 12 3/16 in.)

It is signed

"LO. HIZO. CATALINA. DE. ARANAGA. SIENDO DICIPOLA. DE. LA. SA MAESTRA DA MARIA. DE ACHOTEQUI. EN LA EDA DE 10 ANOS ANO DE 1832."

It is inscribed

LO. HIZO. CATALINA. DE. ARANAGA. SIENDO DICIPOLA. DE. LA. SA MAESTRA DA MARIA. DE ACHOTEQUI. EN LAEDA DEL. ANOS ANO DE 1832.

Cite this object as

Sampler (Spain); Embroidered by Catalina de Aranaga; cotton embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 34 x 31 cm (13 3/8 x 12 3/16 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-165

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