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Sampler
Benita Hernandes19th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Geometric and floral patterns in cross borders; also birds, animals, alphabet and inscription: made by Benita Hernandes under the direction of Dona Eclita Ramirez. Hemstitched on four sides.
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Details
- Title: Sampler
- Creator: Benita Hernandes
- Date Created: 19th century
- Type: Sampler
- Rights: Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
- Medium: Medium: cotton embroidery on linen foundation Technique: drawnwork stitches, whipped bars, aztec, loop, counted satin, cross, and double running stitches on plain weave
- Provenance: ex. coll. Mrs. Henry E. Coe (Eva Johnston Coe)
- Dimensions: H x W: 50 x 38 cm (19 11/16 x 14 15/16 in.)
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