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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Avelina Cortiqo. It is dated 1890–91 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in satin, stem, and running 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: 26 x 38.7 cm (10 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Escuela Normal de Maestras Valladolid Avelina Cortijo Alumna Oficial 1er año 1890-91

Cite this object as

Sampler (Spain); Embroidered by Avelina Cortiqo; silk embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 26 x 38.7 cm (10 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-411

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