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Embroidered picture: Prodigal Son
English
mid-17th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk embroidery with metal threads and mica with wood and resin frame with glass
Dimensions
35.7 x 47 x 4 cm (14 1/16 x 18 1/2 x 1 9/16 in.) Including frame
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.409
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionFive scenes from the Story of the Prodigal Son. Silk and gilt-silver yarns and purl embroidered on linen; raised work; mica. Good condition. Tortoiseshell frame, glazed.