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1901

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1981

  • We acquired this object.

2000

  • Work on this object ended.

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Cuff (Mexico)

This is a Cuff. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidered with running stitches on plain weave foundation (smocking). It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.5 x 24.1 cm (6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Cuff (Mexico); cotton; H x W: 16.5 x 24.1 cm (6 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-461

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