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A work made of linen, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in satin and split stitches; laid work, couching, padded couching, and french knots; painted glass beads; backed with linen, plain weave.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in satin and split stitches; laid work, couching, padded couching, and french knots; painted glass beads; backed with linen, plain weave.

Date:

1700/25

Artist:

France

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

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Place

France (Object made in)

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Made 1700–1725

Medium

Linen, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk and wool in satin and split stitches; laid work, couching, padded couching, and French knots; painted glass beads; backed with linen, plain weave

Dimensions

97.7 × 291.1 cm (38 1/2 × 114 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Grace R. Smith Textile Endowment

Reference Number

1996.475

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