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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Pattern For Embroidery (possibly USA)

This is a Pattern for embroidery. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is cotton (embroidery) , linen (foundation) and its technique is overcasting stitches creating deflected element work on a plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 26 × 26 cm (10 1/4 × 10 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Pattern For Embroidery (possibly USA); cotton (embroidery) , linen (foundation); H x W: 26 × 26 cm (10 1/4 × 10 1/4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mertz; 1983-14-3

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