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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

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Wall Pocket (Greece)

This is a Wall pocket. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is linen, wool, metallic threads, glass beads, sequins and its technique is embroidered in chain and couched twining stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 138.4 x 29.2 cm (54 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Wall Pocket (Greece); linen, wool, metallic threads, glass beads, sequins; H x W: 138.4 x 29.2 cm (54 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.); 1972-81-8

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