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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1779 and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is silk, linen and its technique is embroidered in satin and chain stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

It is inscribed

De mano de Maria Brigida Sanchez Mansilla 1779

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Sampler (Spain); silk, linen; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-166

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