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Album de bordado en máquina [realia].
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Title:
Album de bordado en máquinaCreator/Contributor:
Quiroga, Eufemia., creatorAbstract:
Album of samples of machine embroidery, lace and other types of needlework, displaying styles and techniques as taught professionally
in Mexico in the 1920s. Also includes Quiroga's 1924 diploma from la Escuela de Arte Industrial Corregidora de Querétaro,
on which is mounted a photographic portrait of the student. Also includes a free-standing piece of embroidery.
Date:
1924 (issued)Subject:
n-mx---Embroidery -- Mexico -- Specimens
Embroidery, Machine -- Mexico -- Specimens
Lace and lace making -- Mexico -- Specimens
Needlework -- Mexico -- Specimens
Note:
Creator, title and date from album cover.
Samples accompanied by descriptive labels adhered to album leaves.
Bancroft Library presentation bookplate inside front cover: In honor of Velma Montoya, upon her retirement in 2011 from the
Council of The Friends of The Bancroft Library after her years of valuable service.
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Type:
realiaAlbums.
Physical Description:
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1 album (ca. 105 embroidery samples) and 2 folders (1 diploma and 1 embroidery piece) : color ; album 30 x 36 cm
Language:
English