Rectangular fabric sample in amethyst velvet embroidered in gold thread. Ornamented with colored beads set in scrolling paisley shapes. Curved border in a reverse L shape lined with a row of small turquoise teardrop paisley shapes. Five large teardrop paisley shapes in purple and green with curled branches fill the remaining design. Left edge is covered with a light purple ribbon trim while the right is raw with a slightly frayed edge.

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Object Timeline

1901	Work on this object began.
1940	Work on this object ended.
1941	We acquired this object.
2013	We photographed this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
2018	We photographed this object. We photographed this object. We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2019	We exhibited this object.
2024	You found it!

Embroidery Sample (USA)

This is a Embroidery sample. It was made by Madame Sabo, Inc. (New York, NY, USA). It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is silk, metallic ribbon, metallic thread, glass and metallic beads and its technique is machine embroidered on velvet. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Madame Sabo.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 51 x 43.5 cm (20 1/16 x 17 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); Made by Madame Sabo, Inc. (New York, NY, USA); silk, metallic ribbon, metallic thread, glass and metallic beads; H x W: 51 x 43.5 cm (20 1/16 x 17 1/8 in.); Gift of Madame Sabo; 1941-24-3

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Paisley.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2D8ZX/
Accession Number 1941-24-3
Object ID 18562549