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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 running stitch 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: 26.7 x 14.6 cm (10 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Mexico); cotton; Warp x Weft: 26.7 x 14.6 cm (10 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-389

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