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1901

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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

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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, glass beads and its technique is embroidered with beads on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 7.6 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Mexico); cotton, glass beads; H x W: 7.6 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-404

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