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Embroidered fabric
Greek (Cyclades Islands, Naxos)
18th century
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
Overall (objects folded; old dimensions retained): 53.5 x 57 cm (21 1/16 x 22 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number98.969b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionHeavy white linen ground; the geometrical design is worked with red silk, variety of coloring being given by the direction of the stitches. On three sides of each piece of linen is a narrow border of geometrical forms. Pieced and mended.
ProvenancePurchased by the donor of D.G. Kelekian, for $22.00.