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Two Border Fragments

A work made of linen, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered with silk back, running and two-sided italian cross stitches; edged with darning stitch.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered with silk back, running and two-sided italian cross stitches; edged with darning stitch.

Date:

Late 16th/early 17th century

Artist:

Spain

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Two Border Fragments

Place

Spain (Object made in)

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Made 1575–1625

Medium

Linen, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered with silk back, running and two-sided Italian cross stitches; edged with darning stitch

Dimensions

b: 16.8 × 42.7 cm (6 5/8 × 16 7/8 in.); c: 17.5 × 42.7 cm (6 7/8 × 16 7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1894.23b-c

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