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Sampler
Maria de la Concepcion de Mira (Spanish)
17th–18th century
Object Place: Spain
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk and linen
Dimensions
36.2 x 68.5 cm (14 1/4 x 26 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Special Textile Fund
Accession Number45.225
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionTriple band sampler of linen plain weave embroidered with bands of drawn work and white work in linen and silk, left band embroidered in pink, green, and blue silk with 17th century borders in double running stitch, stylized floral forms embroidered in cross stitch with silk at top of central band; embroidered "Lo Hizo Maria de la Conception de Mira"
ProvenanceMFA purchase from Mrs. Frank O'Hearn of Boston.