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Embroidered Picture (England or United States), ca. 1825

This is a Embroidered picture. It is dated ca. 1825 and we acquired it in 1974. Its medium is silk embroidery with paint on silk foundation and its technique is embroidered in running, satin and stem stitches on a satin foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. H.P. Davison. It is credited Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison.

Its dimensions are

Frame H x W x D: 41.9 x 29.2 cm (16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

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Embroidered Picture (England or United States), ca. 1825; silk embroidery with paint on silk foundation; Frame H x W x D: 41.9 x 29.2 cm (16 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.); Gift of Mrs. H.P. Davison; 1974-72-7

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