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1940

  • Work on this object ended.

1941

  • We acquired this object.

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Embroidery Sample (USA)

This is a Embroidery sample. It was made by Sterling Pleating & Stitching Company, Inc. (New York, NY, USA). It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk and its technique is machine embroidered chiffon. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36.5 x 62 cm (14 3/8 x 24 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); Made by Sterling Pleating & Stitching Company, Inc. (New York, NY, USA); silk; H x W: 36.5 x 62 cm (14 3/8 x 24 7/16 in.); 1941-25-1

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