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Italian
probably 17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidery on linen ground, and linen backing
Dimensions
116 x 176.7 cm (45 11/16 x 69 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.842
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndulating serrated vertical lines forming oval compartments containign various naturalistic flowers. Polychrome silk yarns. Condition good, black yarns uniformly rotted out.