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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It was designed by Maria Manula Lobe y Cantabrana. It is dated 1801 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is embroidered on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Alice Baldwin Beer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 64 × 68.5 cm (25 3/16 × 26 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Inner guard band shows inscription: ESTE DECHADO LOIZO. MARIA MANULA LOVE Y CANTABRANA. SIENDO. DISCIPULAPE. DONA ROA. SANCHEZ. CALIE DE CEAZEROS. ANO DE MILOCHOCIENTOSUNO.

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Sampler (Spain); Designed by Maria Manula Lobe y Cantabrana; silk on linen; H x W: 64 × 68.5 cm (25 3/16 × 26 15/16 in.); 1972-36-1

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