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Sampler (Spain)

This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Catalina Guinales. It is dated 1820 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, satin, and back 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: 48.9 x 52.1 cm (19 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Me hizo Catalina Guiñales en casa de mi maestra Doña Maria Coller se acabo dia 11 del mes de marzo ano 1820

Cite this object as

Sampler (Spain); Embroidered by Catalina Guiñales; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 48.9 x 52.1 cm (19 1/4 x 20 1/2 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-417

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