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Sampler (Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton, glass beads, silk thread and its technique is embroidered in running 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

Warp x Weft: 13 x 15.9 cm (5 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Mexico); cotton, glass beads, silk thread; Warp x Weft: 13 x 15.9 cm (5 1/8 x 6 1/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-382

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