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Fragment

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss, and gilt- and silvered-metal-strip-wrapped silk in tent stitches; padded couching.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss, and gilt- and silvered-metal-strip-wrapped silk in tent stitches; padded couching.

Date:

17th century

Artist:

Italy

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Fragment

Place

Italy (Object made in)

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Made 1601–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss, and gilt- and silvered-metal-strip-wrapped silk in tent stitches; padded couching

Dimensions

14.5 × 19.5 cm (5 3/4 × 7 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1895.882

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