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Sampler (Mexico)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Maria Guadalupe de Alba. It is dated 1880 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is wool, silk, and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, back, and satin stitches on plain weave foundation with one brand on knotted net. 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: 66.7 x 71.8 cm (26 1/4 x 28 1/4 in.)
It is inscribed
De mano de Maria Guadalupe de Alba lo hizo en Aguascalientes en el año de 1880
Cite this object as
Sampler (Mexico); Embroidered by Maria Guadalupe de Alba; wool, silk, and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 66.7 x 71.8 cm (26 1/4 x 28 1/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-373
