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Salesman's Sample (France)

This is a Salesman's sample. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1940. Its medium is silk, glass beads and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19.5 x 14.5 cm (7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Handwritten in ink on paper cover: "No. 1257"

Cite this object as

Salesman's Sample (France); silk, glass beads; H x W: 19.5 x 14.5 cm (7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.); 1940-13-3

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