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A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back, double running, overcast, running, and split stitches; couching and french knots; edged with silk and linen, bobbin lace.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back, double running, overcast, running, and split stitches; couching and french knots; edged with silk and linen, bobbin lace.

Date:

1601/50

Artist:

Switzerland or Germany

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

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Place

Switzerland (Object made in)

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Made 1601–1650

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back, double running, overcast, running, and split stitches; couching and French knots; edged with silk and linen, bobbin lace

Dimensions

11.8 × 72.6 cm (4 5/8 × 28 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Martin A. Ryerson through the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1895.883

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