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Cover or turban scarf (?)
Turkish
18th century (?)
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.449
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA central medallion enclosing radiating floral motifs. Similar, detached floral motifs. Similar, detached floral motifs surround this, filling the field. Edged by a repeating group of stylized sprigs. Polychrome silk yarns in chain stitch and metal strips in raisedwork on cotton yarns; embroidery in medallion badly worn.