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Textile (Mexico)

This is a Textile. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1973. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidery and smocking on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Virginia Hamill Johnson and Clara Waldeck.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 8.9 x 21.6 cm (3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Mexico); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 8.9 x 21.6 cm (3 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.); 1973-76-2

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