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Sampler (Netherlands)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1816 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in running (pattern darning) and cross stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 49.5 x 41 cm (19 1/2 x 16 1/8 in.)

It is inscribed

ACH oud 18

Cite this object as

Sampler (Netherlands); silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 49.5 x 41 cm (19 1/2 x 16 1/8 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-252

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