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DepartmentMiddle East

Fabric Sample

NameFabric Sample
CultureDamascan
Place madeDAMASCUS, Syria, Middle East, Asia
MediumSilk, paper
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Dr. and Mrs. O. R. Sellers, FA.1975.16.17V
Object numberFA.1975.16.17V
DescriptionSilk samples.
Two similar sample books with a fabric "container" to hold them both.  The sample books are mad…
Artist Not Recorded
Books assembled in the 1980's, fabrics date from 18th & 19th centuries
Sampler
Jacoba Stamperius
1771
Tramp art round sewing box
Artist Not Recorded
Quillwork sewing basket
Artist Not Recorded
ca 1925
Distaff
Artist Not Recorded
Caypai and phusca
Pompeyo Berrocal Evanán
2007
Kapok seed seperator
Collected 1961-1962
Spinning Tool
c. late 19th - early 20th
Distaff (caypai)
Artist Not Recorded
c.1970 (1965 - 1975)