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Sampler (Spain), 16th century

This is a Sampler. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1902. Its medium is silk, linen, and metal-wrapped silk on plain weave linen. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by John Pierpont Morgan. It is credited Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 68.8 × 50.6 cm (27 1/16 × 19 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sampler (Spain), 16th century; silk, linen, and metal-wrapped silk on plain weave linen; H x W: 68.8 × 50.6 cm (27 1/16 × 19 15/16 in.); Gift of John Pierpont Morgan; 1902-1-906

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