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Greek
19th–20th century
Object Place: Greece
Medium/Technique
Silk; Embroidered
Dimensions
163.5 x 61 cm (64 3/8 x 24 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number46.715
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionRectangular cover. A lengthwise rectangular design divided into square compartments bearing various crosses or bands or color. Top and bottom border strips with triangles, each eclosing a cross, repeating alternately over-turned. Bright polychrome floss silk yarns on loose-woven white cotton ground with a reticular pattern fringe on three sides. Slightly soiled; some loose yarns.