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Medium:
Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered on plain weave
Dimensions:
Frame H x W: 21.3 x 26 cm (8 3/8 x 10 1/4 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Sampler
Made in:
Italy
Date:
ca. 1820
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
At the top, Viva Gesu, followed by alphabets and numerals divided by small floral bands. In the lower register, symbols of the crucifixion, a grape arbor, deer, and a house.
Credit Line:
Gift of Myra M. and William H. Mathers
Accession Number:
2008-31-3
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Textiles Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4bb45c84b-aa36-41e2-af33-aa9eff69c68c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2008-31-3