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Sampler (Northern Italy)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1850–1900 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is cotton embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross stitch 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: 36.8 x 76.5 cm (14 1/2 x 30 1/8 in.)

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Sampler (Northern Italy); cotton embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 36.8 x 76.5 cm (14 1/2 x 30 1/8 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-7

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