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1901

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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 F. Wilkes. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk, spangles, gold beads and its technique is machine embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 43 x 50 cm (16 15/16 x 19 11/16 in.)

It is inscribed

F Wilkes W 47th St ME3 3508

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); Made by F. Wilkes; silk, spangles, gold beads; H x W: 43 x 50 cm (16 15/16 x 19 11/16 in.); 1941-26-1

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