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Picture (Susannah and the Elders)

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in long and short, up and down shading, stem, outline, back, couching, satin, chain, knot, bullion, feather (or fishbone) stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in long and short, up and down shading, stem, outline, back, couching, satin, chain, knot, bullion, feather (or fishbone) stitches.

Date:

Queen Anne period, c. 1700/10

Artist:

England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Picture (Susannah and the Elders)

Place

England (Object made in)

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Made 1695–1715

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in long and short, up and down shading, stem, outline, back, couching, satin, chain, knot, bullion, feather (or fishbone) stitches

Dimensions

61.8 × 87.6 cm (24 3/8 × 34 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland

Reference Number

1958.3

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