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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1800 and we acquired it in 1937. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Herman A. Elsberg. It is credited Gift of Herman A. Elsberg on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 38.1 x 65.8 cm (15 in. x 25 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

Carme Barnola i añes de edad de 13 años me hiso en el año e 18

Cite this object as

Sampler (Spain); silk on linen; H x W: 38.1 x 65.8 cm (15 in. x 25 7/8 in.); Gift of Herman A. Elsberg on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Museum; 1937-63-2

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