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Alternating 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.

Credit Line

Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman

Towel or table cloth

  • Italian (probably Perugia), 16th century
Perugia, Italy
Dimensions
231.5 x 71.3 cm (91 1/8 x 28 1/16 in.)
Medium or Technique
Linen and cotton figured weave
Classification
Textiles
Accession Number
38.1181
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