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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Teresa Alva Gimenez Grazalema. It is dated 1854 and we acquired it in 1971. Its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

Its dimensions are

H x W (with tassels): 62.9 x 29.8 cm (24 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.) H x W (without tassels): 55.9 x 24.4 cm (22 x 9 5/8 in.)

It is signed

Teresa Alvares y Gimenez Grazalema

It is inscribed

Lo hizo Teresa Alvares y Gimenez Grazalema 22 de Febrero de 1854

Cite this object as

Sampler (Spain); Embroidered by Teresa Alva Gimenez Grazalema; H x W (with tassels): 62.9 x 29.8 cm (24 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.) H x W (without tassels): 55.9 x 24.4 cm (22 x 9 5/8 in.); Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-172

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