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Small rectangular cover
Italian
16th century (?)
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
43 x 87 cm (16 15/16 x 34 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.889
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular inner field bisected lengthwise. In each half a strip bearing a symmetrical floral design of four curling petals repeating in closely set staggered rows, worked in single running stitch with blue silk yarns. Interworked are lozenge motives in metallic yarns. Inner border of silk and metallic yarns. Surrounding outer field worked in a similar fashion. Outer border of silk and metallic yarns in a guilloche pattern. Possibly pieced together from a larger panel with borders added later. Minor stains and holes.