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1981

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2025

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Sampler (Netherlands), 1774

This is a Sampler. It is dated 1774 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in running (pattern darning) cross, and eyelet stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. It is credited Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 48.3 x 50.5 cm (19 x 19 7/8 in.)

It is inscribed

IVS Oud 15 Jaar

Cite this object as

Sampler (Netherlands), 1774; silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 48.3 x 50.5 cm (19 x 19 7/8 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-251

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