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A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back and long-armed cross stitches; lower edge finished with silk, twin cord.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back and long-armed cross stitches; lower edge finished with silk, twin cord.

Date:

17th century

Artist:

Italy

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

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Place

Italy (Object made in)

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Made 1601–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back and long-armed cross stitches; lower edge finished with silk, twin cord

Dimensions

14.5 × 49.2 cm (5 3/4 × 19 3/8 in.); Weft repeat: H.: 23.4 cm (9 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1894.24b

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