Vertical rectangle with horizontal bands of floral and geometric pattern embroidered in bright colors with withdrawn element work in white at top.
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Title: Sampler
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: early 19th century
Physical Dimensions: w310 x h735 cm
Type: Sampler
Rights: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, running, eyelet, and four-sided stitches with withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation
Inscribed: ... Dechido lo hizo Mariana... (beginning and end abraded away)
Dimensions: H x W: 73 x 30.5 cm (28 3/4 x 12 in.)
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