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1901

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1981

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Sampler (probably Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk and mercerized cotton embroidery on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in running, satin, and couching stitches on gauze 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: 54.6 x 44.5 cm (21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (probably Mexico); silk and mercerized cotton embroidery on silk foundation; H x W: 54.6 x 44.5 cm (21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-344

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