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1930

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1939

  • Work on this object ended.

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  • We acquired this object.

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Embroidery Sample (USA)

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated 1930s and we acquired it in 1977. Its medium is silk, beads, faux pearls, rhinestones and its technique is embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of David Glickman.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 22.2 x 24.8 cm (8 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (USA); silk, beads, faux pearls, rhinestones; H x W: 22.2 x 24.8 cm (8 3/4 x 9 3/4 in.); Gift of David Glickman; 1977-81-50

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