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Decorative band
Italian
16th–17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk; drawnwork, embroidery
Dimensions
11.5 x 190 cm (4 1/2 x 74 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.485
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionA stabbing scene; a man and woman (possible Tarquin and Lucretia) with a child between them. The scene repeats along the length of band separated by alternating stylized tree and zoomorphic motives. Red silk with red silk yarn embroidered details. Composed of five joined sections; minor stains and holes.