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1901

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1981

  • We acquired this object.

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Table Cover (Switzerland)

This is a Table cover. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton and its technique is embroidered in satin, running, couching, overcasting, and knot stitches with witdrawn element work with overcasting and inserts of needlemade lace on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 36 x 45.5 cm (14 3/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Table Cover (Switzerland); cotton; H x W: 36 x 45.5 cm (14 3/16 x 17 15/16 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-469

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