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Cover or towel
Italian
16th–17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
Height x width: 31 7/8 x 79 1/2 in. (81 x 202 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1158
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite linen with a wide and two narrower bands across each end of embroidery in four-sided stitch worked like double running with rust colored thread, and bands of bobbin lace made with white linen and rust colored linen thread. The design consists of branches bearing conventionalized foliage and acorns. Stained, a few repairs.