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1981

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Embroidered Picture (England)

This is a Embroidered picture. It is dated mid-17th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk, silk-wrapped metal, pearls, glass beads and its technique is embroidered in satin, stem, couching, and looping (needle-made lace) stitches with applique on 7/1 satin foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 41.9 x 24.1 cm (16 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidered Picture (England); silk, silk-wrapped metal, pearls, glass beads; H x W: 41.9 x 24.1 cm (16 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-112

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