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Border fragment

Probably Italian
17th–19th century
Medium/Technique Linen, plain weave with cut work and elements withdrawn, embroidered with linen thread with button hole stitches (Reticella), and satin stitches and other filling stitches. One border has a strip of braided bobbin Lace.
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 60.5 cm (7 1/2 x 23 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number95.1275
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionBorder fragment, probably from a furnishing fabric, made of plain weave embroidered with geometrical designs outlined with satin stitches; one edge is decorated with tassels.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift to the MFA, April 10, 1895