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Sampler (Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 2003. Its medium is silk and cotton embroidery, linen warp, cotton weft and its technique is embroidery in satin and stem stitch, withdrawn element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by William H. Mathers and Myra Mathers. It is credited Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 34 × 74.3 cm (13 3/8 × 29 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Mexico); silk and cotton embroidery, linen warp, cotton weft; H x W: 34 × 74.3 cm (13 3/8 × 29 1/4 in.); Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers; 2003-14-25

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