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1917

  • Work on this object began.

1981

  • We acquired this object.

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Sampler (Mexico)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Berta Cohen. It is dated 1917 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in running, back, chain, cross, and half-cross 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: 32.4 x 31.8 cm (12 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Mexico); Embroidered by Berta Cohen; cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 32.4 x 31.8 cm (12 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-397

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