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Sampler (Italy)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Dalila Bracali. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk embroidery, cotton foundation and its technique is cross stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 21 x 21 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.)

It is signed

Dalila Bracali

Cite this object as

Sampler (Italy); Embroidered by Dalila Bracali; silk embroidery, cotton foundation; Warp x Weft: 21 x 21 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-175

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