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Greece, Crete

Border of a Skirt, 18th century

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in chain, closed herringbone, Cretan, open chain, overcast back, satin, single back, and stem stitches; French knots; six panels joined
32.3 x 249.3 cm (12 3/4 x 98 1/8 in.)
Gift of Burton Y. Berry, 1950.1103




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