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Pattern For Embroidery, LA JOCONDE

This is a Pattern for embroidery. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is cotton (embroidery), linen (foundation) and its technique is buttonhole, stem, running and overcasting stitches following a printed pattern on a plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23 × 23.5 cm (9 1/16 × 9 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Pattern For Embroidery, LA JOCONDE; possibly United Kingdom; cotton (embroidery), linen (foundation); H x W: 23 × 23.5 cm (9 1/16 × 9 1/4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz; 1983-14-2

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