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Rectangular Embroidery Sampler on Blue Synthetic Fabric, Pekinese Stitch
Rectangular Embroidery Sampler on Blue Synthetic Fabric, Pekinese Stitch
Object Number 991-12-60/15127
Display Title Rectangular Embroidery Sampler on Blue Synthetic Fabric, Pekinese Stitch
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular embroidery sampler on blue synthetic fabric, multicolored silk Pekinese stitch. Gold couched threads along trim in middle. 14 cm. (l) x 12 cm. (w).
Inventory Description Embroidery, fragment, polychrome silk and metallic thread on blue, floral
Classification
  • Embroidery
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Synthetic cloth, Silk thread, Metal thread, Dye
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 11.3 cm (5 7/16 x 4 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 991-12-60/15127
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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