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Crewel Wool Fragment (France)

This is a Crewel wool fragment. It is dated ca. 1740 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is wool on cotton and its technique is stem and satin embroidery; french knots and several varieties of cross-stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 21.5 x 32.5 cm (8 7/16 x 12 13/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Crewel Wool Fragment (France); wool on cotton; H x W: 21.5 x 32.5 cm (8 7/16 x 12 13/16 in.); 1942-12-2

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