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1903

  • Work on this object ended.

1989

  • We acquired this object.

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Cover (Hungary)

This is a Cover. It is dated ca. 1900 and we acquired it in 1989. Its technique is embroidered on plain weave foundation with stem, satin, padded satin, buttonhole, and filling stitches; concentric squares of withdrawn element work. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John F. Cole. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John F. Cole in memory of her mother, Margaret Kostolany.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 59.5 x 60 cm (23 7/16 x 23 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Cover (Hungary); H x W: 59.5 x 60 cm (23 7/16 x 23 5/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. John F. Cole in memory of her mother, Margaret Kostolany; 1989-28-2

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