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Textile (Greece)

This is a Textile. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1955. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is counted running stitch on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Provident Securities Co. and Estate of Mr. & Mrs. William H. Crocker. It is credited Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 104 x 41 cm (40 15/16 x 16 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile (Greece); silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 104 x 41 cm (40 15/16 x 16 1/8 in.); Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker; 1955-133-1

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