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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
Sewing Box
CA 1900, STAFF
Sewing Box
CA 1920, STAFF
Palm Loom Home Rug Maker
Palm Loom Company
1952
Tramp art round sewing box
Artist not recorded
BATTEN
CA 1965, STAFF
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