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Embroidery Sample (France)

This is a Embroidery sample. It is dated ca. 1790–1800 and we acquired it in 1932. Its medium is silk and its technique is embroidered and appliquéd on a compound foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (closed): 16.5 × 23.5 cm (6 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.) H x W (open): 23.5 × 32.1 cm (9 1/4 × 12 5/8 in.)

It is inscribed

On reverse of sample in ink: P.B.C.

Cite this object as

Embroidery Sample (France); silk; H x W x D (closed): 16.5 × 23.5 cm (6 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.) H x W (open): 23.5 × 32.1 cm (9 1/4 × 12 5/8 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1932-1-40

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