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Italian
17th century

Medium/Technique Linen, embroidery
Dimensions 13 x 93 cm (5 1/8 x 36 5/8 in.); Legacy dimension: .93 x .13 including fringe
Credit Line Gift of Miss Mary C. Wheelwright
Accession Number31.47
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionGround: cream-colored linen. Design: sprays of leaves and fruit connected to form undulating vine worked in cross stitch and straight stitch ("two-sides Italian cross stitch" Mrs. Christie) with faded pinkish red silk. Pink and white fringe in points along one edge. Worn.