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Spanish (W. Mediterranean)
17th–18th century
Object Place: W. Mediterranean, Spain

Medium/Technique Silk embroidery on silk buratto ground, silk plain weave, and silk woven looped fringe
Dimensions 215 x 144 cm (84 5/8 x 56 11/16 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.840
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

Descriptionunpatterned blue silk field. Border bears repeating stylized floral motifs in polychrome floss silk yarns on a silk buratto ground. Outer guard band of blue silk. Condition fair, worn yarns, stains, some small holes and patches.