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Sampler (Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and wool embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, satin, double-running 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: 33 x 36.8 cm (13 x 14 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Mexico); cotton and wool embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 33 x 36.8 cm (13 x 14 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-363

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