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Sample (Ford Foundation Program)

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in surface satin stitches over circular metal plate.

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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in surface satin stitches over circular metal plate.

Date:

1967

Artist:

Sheila Hicks (American, born 1934)
United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Sheila Hicks

Title

Sample (Ford Foundation Program)

Place

United States (Object made in)

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Made 1967

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in surface satin stitches over circular metal plate

Dimensions

45.9 × 38.4 cm (18 × 15 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Sheila Hicks

Reference Number

1992.495

Extended information about this artwork

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