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Embroidery Sample (USA), 1930–39

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated 1930–39 and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is glass and jet beads, braiding and its technique is embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of David Glickman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.2 x 19.4 cm (8 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Paper tag: Crotchet Beads + Black Braid, Hand Embr., Black Jet, Beads + Bugles"

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA), 1930–39; glass and jet beads, braiding; H x W: 22.2 x 19.4 cm (8 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.); Gift of David Glickman; 1977-81-23

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