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Crochet Sample Book (possibly England)

This is a Crochet sample book. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its technique is crochet, knitting and embroidery samples (sample pictured is crocheted lace made with a premade machine tape). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by The Cleveland Museum of Art. It is credited Gift of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 30.5 x 24.5 x 5 cm (12 x 9 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Crochet Sample Book (possibly England); H x W x D: 30.5 x 24.5 x 5 cm (12 x 9 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.); Gift of The Cleveland Museum of Art; 1983-63-5

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