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Embroidery Sample (France), ca. 1790–1800

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated ca. 1790–1800 and we acquired it in 1932. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered and appliquéd on a compound foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.1 x 14 cm (8 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

On reverse of sample in ink: P.B.C.

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (France), ca. 1790–1800; Previously owned by George Saville Seligman ; silk; H x W: 22.1 x 14 cm (8 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1932-1-40

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