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Textile (Russia)

This is a Textile. It is dated 1893 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is cotton and its technique is cross stitch on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe. It is credited Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe.

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 44 x 42 cm (17 5/16 x 16 9/16 in.)

It is inscribed

"One must work hard but it is a pleasure to do one's best."

Cite this object as

Textile (Russia); cotton; Warp x Weft: 44 x 42 cm (17 5/16 x 16 9/16 in.); Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe; 1941-69-163

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