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1901

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1925

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Sampler (Italy)

This is a Sampler. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk and mercerized cotton embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross and long-armed 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 57.1cm (19 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Italy); silk and mercerized cotton embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 49.5 x 57.1cm (19 1/2 x 22 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-33

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