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Turkish
17th–18th century
Object Place: Turkey

Medium/Technique Silk; embroidery
Dimensions 105 x 87.5 cm (41 5/16 x 34 7/16 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.444
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionA variety of large semi-naturalistic and bizarre blossoms, leaves and branches repeating on undulating striped stalks; polychrome silk yarns in tambour work on a yellow silk ground. Short red and white cotton fringe attached. Soiled; some missing yarns; ground torn and stained.