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Picture
English
1600–50
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Embroidered wool
Dimensions
69 cm (27 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Marika Raisz
Accession Number1975.342
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAdam and Eve on either side of center tree with serpent in it. Floral slips in four corners; deer, pelicans, peacocks, owls, other birds filling out ground. Inscription embroidered across top: "THE GARDEN OF PARADICE." Flowers and fruit in scrolling vine in border. Wool, silk, metallic yarns and spangles embroidered on wool twill ground. Colors much faded, many small holes in ground.