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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1983

  • We acquired this object.

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Pattern Pricking

This is a Pattern pricking. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is paper, cardboard, cork and its technique is patterns & tools. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Robert Mertz and Mrs. Mertz. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 13.5 x 15 cm (5 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Carre No. 339 de "La Boule de Neige" Le Mans - fil No. 42 - 76 fuseaux

Cite this object as

Pattern Pricking; paper, cardboard, cork; H x W: 13.5 x 15 cm (5 5/16 x 5 7/8 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz; 1983-14-13

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