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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 silk, metal cord, rhinestones, sequins and its technique is embroidery on crepe weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of David Glickman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 14.6 x 17.8 cm (5 3/4 in. x 7 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); silk, metal cord, rhinestones, sequins; H x W: 14.6 x 17.8 cm (5 3/4 in. x 7 in.); Gift of David Glickman; 1977-81-43

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