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Embroidered map sampler of western hemisphere, dated 1807, now unframed. Ivory silk plain weave embroidered in polychrome silk in satin, knot, running, chain, split, and couching stitches. Inscribed: "hémisphère occidental, ou nouveau monde découvert en 1492, Brodé en 1807"
Provenance
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift to the MFA, 1944
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
French, 1807
Object Place
France
Dimensions
Other (Height x width): 80.3 x 66.7 cm (31 5/8 x 26 1/4 in.)
Accession Number
44.465
Medium or Technique
Silk plain weave embroidered with silk