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Altar Carpet

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool in long-armed cross stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool in long-armed cross stitches.

Date:

17th century

Artist:

Portugal, Arraiolas

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Altar Carpet

Place

Spain (Object made in)

Date

Made 1601–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with wool in long-armed cross stitches

Dimensions

356.7 × 191.5 cm (141 1/8 × 75 3/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey McCormick

Reference Number

1942.606

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