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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

2003

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Sampler (Morocco)

This is a Sampler. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in satin, back and double running stitches on plain weave 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: 58.7 x 50.5cm (23 1/8 x 19 7/8in.)

It is signed

Dealer's number 446/180 inked in upper right. Another indecipherable number in upper left.

Cite this object as

Sampler (Morocco); silk and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 58.7 x 50.5cm (23 1/8 x 19 7/8in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-25

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