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Embroidered fragment

Hungarian (Varrotas)
18th or early 19th century
Object Place: Varrotas, Hungary

Medium/Technique Embroidered cotton
Dimensions 14 x 34 cm (5 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Jozsa Balog-Spemann
Accession Number1991.38
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionFragment from a bridal gown or cap. The work is very similar to that done in the 18th century. Pasten polychrome silk embroidered on a very fine, evenly plied cotton base. Natural ground color. Good condition.