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Sampler (Mexico)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Ysabel Mancilla. It is dated 1880 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is wool, silk, and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation and its technique is embroidered in cross, satin, double running, and aztec stitch (withdrawn element work) on plain weave foundation.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: 78.7 x 80.6 cm (31 in. x 31 3/4 in.)
It is inscribed
De mano de Ysabel Mancilla Tlaxcala año de 1880
Cite this object as
Sampler (Mexico); Embroidered by Ysabel Mancilla; wool, silk, and cotton embroidery on cotton foundation; H x W: 78.7 x 80.6 cm (31 in. x 31 3/4 in.); Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer; 1981-28-426
