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Sampler (Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton, silk and wool embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is cross stitch embroidery 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: 71.8 x 38.1 cm (28 1/4 x 15 in.)

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Sampler (Mexico); cotton, silk and wool embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 71.8 x 38.1 cm (28 1/4 x 15 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-359

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