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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 silk, glass beads and its technique is embroidery- chain stitch and beading. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of David Glickman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 61.6 x 50.2 cm (24 1/4 x 19 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Paper tag, lower left: Bonnaz Emb., Green Ombre Silk, Crotchet, Gr Jet + white, Chalk beads

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA), 1930–39; silk, glass beads; H x W: 61.6 x 50.2 cm (24 1/4 x 19 3/4 in.); Gift of David Glickman; 1977-81-6

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