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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1942

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

  • You found it!

Unfinished Work (USA)

This is a Unfinished work. It was manufactured by Scuola d'Industrie Italiane. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is linen and its technique is satin, overcasting and hem stitch embroidery 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: 32.5 x 20 cm (12 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Unfinished Work (USA); Manufactured by Scuola d'Industrie Italiane; linen; H x W: 32.5 x 20 cm (12 13/16 x 7 7/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Gino Speranza; 1942-47-18

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