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Sampler (Germany)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 18th or 19th century and we acquired it in 1970. Its medium is silk and metal and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Emily Coe Stowell. It is credited Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection.

It is inscribed

Sampler reads: "A growth on time – motion study."

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Sampler (Germany); silk and metal; Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection; 1970-28-9

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