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1917

  • Work on this object began.

1942

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Sampler (USA)

This is a Sampler. It was made by Scuola d'Industrie Italiane. It is dated 1917 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is linen, silk and its technique is double running, satin and stem stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Florence Colgate Speranza. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 33 x 19 cm (13 x 7 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (USA); Made by Scuola d'Industrie Italiane; linen, silk; H x W: 33 x 19 cm (13 x 7 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza; 1942-47-12

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