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Greek
19th century
Object Place: Jannina, Epirus, Greece
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
95 x 145.5 cm (37 3/8 x 57 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number44.448
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionMade up of border pieces from a bedcover. Floss silk embroidered on a linen ground. Design of large red flowers with multiple petals alternating with blue, red and salmon rose spray units, all in herringbone stitch; blue borders in stem stitch throughout; some dark blue and black yarns disintegrating. Beige rayon edging, green cotton lining.