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Embroidery Sample (USA), 1930–39

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated 1930–39 and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is silk, sequins, cord and its technique is embroidery on net. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of David Glickman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 69.2 x 37.5 cm (27 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Paper tag, lower right: Bonaz Emb. Tinsel Cording Spangel [sic] Emb

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA), 1930–39; silk, sequins, cord; H x W: 69.2 x 37.5 cm (27 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.); Gift of David Glickman; 1977-81-5

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