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Sampler (Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidered in withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation.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: 29.8 x 39.4 cm (11 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.)

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Sampler (Mexico); cotton; H x W: 29.8 x 39.4 cm (11 3/4 x 15 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-346

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