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1930

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1939

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Embroidery Sample (USA)

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated 1930s and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is synthetic fabric, glass beads, faux pearls and its technique is embroidery on satin weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of David Glickman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 17.1 x 27.3 cm (6 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); synthetic fabric, glass beads, faux pearls; H x W: 17.1 x 27.3 cm (6 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.); Gift of David Glickman; 1977-81-37

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