Flounce

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Flounce

Place

France (Object made in:)

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Made 1740–1759

Medium

Linen, plain weave; pulled thread work embroidered in Algerian eye, back, buttonhole, open buttonhole filling, twisted buttonhole filling, cross, crossed back, interlocking lace, overcast, running, satin, and single faggot stitches; couching

Dimensions

28.6 × 326.8 cm (11 1/4 × 128 5/8 in.); Repeat: W.: 49 cm (38 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mrs. Edward E. Ayer in memory of Edward E. Ayer

Reference Number

1933.1591

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