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Bodice

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk, silvered-metal-strip-wrapped fiber, and linen in chain and seed stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk, silvered-metal-strip-wrapped fiber, and linen in chain and seed stitches.

Date:

16th century

Artist:

England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Bodice

Place

England (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1501–1600

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk, silvered-metal-strip-wrapped fiber, and linen in chain and seed stitches

Dimensions

42.5 × 45 cm (16 5/8 × 17 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1945.159

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