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Braid sampler
Possibly French
19th century (?)
Object Place: France (?)
Medium/Technique
Paper embroidered with silk
Dimensions
62 x 51 cm (24 7/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1030
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionHeavy white paper ground divided into seven columns, each with examples of flat braided designs, placed one above the other; polychrome silk yarns; secured to ground by green silk thread. A fold at each column; some tears at these seams.
ProvenanceGift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943