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Border (From a Cover)

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with linen yarns; pulled threadwork, embroidered in antwerp edge, crossed back, four-sided, greek cross filling, interlocking lace, running, satin, and single faggot stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with linen yarns; pulled threadwork, embroidered in antwerp edge, crossed back, four-sided, greek cross filling, interlocking lace, running, satin, and single faggot stitches.

Date:

Probably 1675/1700

Artist:

Southern Italy or Sicily

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Border (From a Cover)

Place

Italy (Object made in:)

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Made 1675–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with linen yarns; pulled threadwork, embroidered in Antwerp edge, crossed back, four-sided, Greek cross filling, interlocking lace, running, satin, and single faggot stitches

Dimensions

20.2 × 97.7 cm (8 × 38 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1900.3181

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