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Insertion fragment

Italian or German
17th–19th century
Object Place: Italy or Germany

Medium/Technique Linen; knotted net embroidered with linen thread with weaving stitch, (Filet)
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 16.5 cm (4 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Henry W. Bliss
Accession Number23.645
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionInsertion fragment, probably from a furnishing fabric, embroidered with a serpentine grape vine design worked with a weaving stitch. The whole design is outined by a guimp formed with 2 threads.
ProvenancePurchased from Mrs. John Marshall by Mr. Henry W. Bliss; Gift to the MFA, December 6, 1923.