Sampler, 18th century
This object is resting in our storage facility.
We acquired this object in 1981
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- Object ID: 18617151
- Accession Number: 1981-28-53
- Acquired: 1981
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2Dqen/
- Sampler, 18th century. 18th century. Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in rococo stitches on plain weave foundation. Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer. 1981-28-53.
"Rococo" embroidered sampler showing diamond designs, potted plants, and bouquets throughout the field.
This sampler is medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation technique: embroidered in rococo stitches on plain weave foundation. Its dimensions are: H x W: 56.5 x 57.2 cm (22 1/4 x 22 1/2 in.).
This sampler is from Netherlands and dated 18th century
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Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer.
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