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A work made of linen, plain weave; drawn work embroidered with silk and linen in hem and overcast stitches; embroidered in double running and stem stitches; insert and edge of linen, bobbin straight lace; edged with silk, plain weave extended weft fringe.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; drawn work embroidered with silk and linen in hem and overcast stitches; embroidered in double running and stem stitches; insert and edge of linen, bobbin straight lace; edged with silk, plain weave extended weft fringe.

Date:

Probably 1601/50

Artist:

Italy

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Cover

Place

Italy (Object made in:)

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Made 1601–1650

Medium

Linen, plain weave; drawn work embroidered with silk and linen in hem and overcast stitches; embroidered in double running and stem stitches; insert and edge of linen, bobbin straight lace; edged with silk, plain weave extended weft fringe

Dimensions

132.5 × 64 cm (52 1/8 × 25 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Sarah Keep Beach through the Antiquarian Society

Reference Number

1931.395

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