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Sampler

A work made of linen, plain weave; cut and drawn-work embroidered with linen and silk floss in aztec, hem, interlaced loop, russian overcast, and a variation of the roman stitch; and embroidered with linen and silk floss in back, cross, double running, long-armed cross, and satin stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; cut and drawn-work embroidered with linen and silk floss in aztec, hem, interlaced loop, russian overcast, and a variation of the roman stitch; and embroidered with linen and silk floss in back, cross, double running, long-armed cross, and satin stitches.

Date:

1825/75

Artist:

Mexico

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Sampler

Origin

México

Date

Made 1825–1875

Medium

Linen, plain weave; cut and drawn-work embroidered with linen and silk floss in Aztec, hem, interlaced loop, Russian overcast, and a variation of the Roman stitch; and embroidered with linen and silk floss in back, cross, double running, long-armed cross, and satin stitches

Dimensions

27.6 × 70.2 cm (10 7/8 × 27 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Avrina Pugh

Reference Number

1971.718

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