Embroidery sample

late 18th–early 19th century

Floral design embroidered with purple and white silk, purple and clear glass, and net appliqué on background of light green taffeta.

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Title: Embroidery sample
Date Created: late 18th–early 19th century
Location Created: France
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk, metallic wire, net, glass, paper Technique: embroidered and appliqué on taffeta
Credit line: Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund

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