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Embroidered piece of cloth

mid-18th century
Object PlaceFalmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueLinen plain weave with wool embroidery; plain weave silk backing added later
Dimensions64 x 62 cm (25 3/16 x 24 7/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Helen M. Robinson
Accession number61.405
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ClassificationsTextiles
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around 1725
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View: a,b,c
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