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Towel or table cloth
Italian (probably Perugia)
16th century
Object Place: Perugia, Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen and cotton figured weave
Dimensions
231.5 x 71.3 cm (91 1/8 x 28 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1181
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionAlternating stripes of white linen in bird's eye weave and ornamental bands of figured weaving in blue and white cotton between bands of plain blue cotton. Designs in figured bands: birds, griffins, gazelles (?), and dancing couples. Stained, faded and worn.
ProvenanceCarrie Lauer Lehman (b. 1865 - d. 1937), New York; to her husband, Philip Lehman (b. 1861 - d. 1947), New York; 1938, gift of Philip Lehman to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 21, 1938)