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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, gilt spangles, glass beads and its technique is machine embroidery on net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 57 x 71 cm (22 7/16 x 27 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); Made by F. Wilkes; silk, gilt spangles, glass beads; H x W: 57 x 71 cm (22 7/16 x 27 15/16 in.); 1941-26-3

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