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Conceucion LaGuardia, maker

Darning and Decorative Embroidery Sampler, mid 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Conceucion LaGuardia, mid 19th century, SpanishMexican, maker

Culture

Mexican

Title

Darning and Decorative Embroidery Sampler

Year

mid 1800s

Medium

Linen plain weave with embroidery

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • linen,
  • silk

Techniques

  • chain stitch,
  • stem stitch,
  • plain weave,
  • embroidery,
  • embroidering,
  • embroidered,
  • buttonhole stitch,
  • blanket stitch,
  • satin stitch,
  • drawn work,
  • knot stitch,
  • cross stitch,
  • eyelet stitch

Dimensions

Length: 73.7 cm (29 inches)

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

18.739

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Repair and Design Futures

October 5, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Darning samplers like this Mexican example illustrate how European colonizers imposed their domestic traditions on local communities as part of their imperialist expansion.

These Golden Arts

June 18 - August 14, 1993

Textile Treasures from the Permanent Collection

January 16 - March 1, 1987

Needlework

February 19 - April 25, 1982

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