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Altar Frontal

A work made of linen, plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and russian overcast stitches; top and bottom edged of linen, bobbin straight lace.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and russian overcast stitches; top and bottom edged of linen, bobbin straight lace.

Date:

17th/18th century

Artist:

Italy or Spain

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Altar Frontal

Place

Italy (Object made in)

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Made 1601–1800

Medium

Linen, plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and Russian overcast stitches; top and bottom edged of linen, bobbin straight lace

Dimensions

66.7 × 140.5 cm (26 1/4 × 90 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur MacDougall Wood

Reference Number

1995.417

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