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Sampler (Mexico)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Rafayla Flores. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is plain weave foundation with cross, back, knot, double running, satin stitches, and withdrawn element work. 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: 32.4 x 68.6 cm (12 3/4 x 27 in.)
It is inscribed
Lo labro Rafayla Flores en la enseñanza Antygua de Mexyco lo ackavo de año de ____ (date picked out)
Cite this object as
Sampler (Mexico); Embroidered by Rafayla Flores; silk on linen; Warp x Weft: 32.4 x 68.6 cm (12 3/4 x 27 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-392
