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Salesman's Sample (France), early 19th century

This is a Salesman's sample. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.5 x 13.7 cm (11 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Handwritten in ink on paper cover: "No. 1338"

Cite this object as

Salesman's Sample (France), early 19th century; silk; H x W: 29.5 x 13.7 cm (11 5/8 x 5 3/8 in.); 1940-13-2

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