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Turkish
18th–19th century
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
Overall: 103.2 x 47.9 cm (40 5/8 x 18 7/8 in.); Length with fringe: 43 1/2 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.611
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionSheer, tabby-woven linen with narrow weft stripes of cotton, embroidered at each end with pink, green, beige, and yellow silks and gold yarns, in rococo, double darning and other stitches. Pattern shows branches of three pears or pear-shaped blossoms poised over shallow footed dishes. Short fringe at each end. A few brown stains.