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Drawn work

Italian
16th–17th century
Object Place: Italy

Medium/Technique Linen, lace
Dimensions Height x width: 5 7/8 x 82 5/16 in. (15 x 209 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1118
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionLinen, with fine rectangular mesh ground formed by drawing back threads and whipping them with red silk, with details of the design of crowned birds, dolphins, and conventionalized plant forms worked in back stitch in same color. Pieced.