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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1971

  • We acquired this object.

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Machine-made Openwork Samples (USA)

This is a Machine-made openwork samples. We acquired it in 1971. Its medium is cardboard, linen, silk, metallic and its technique is linen embroidery with ground cloth dissolved. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum.

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Machine-made Openwork Samples (USA); cardboard, linen, silk, metallic; 1971-26-2-25

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