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Insertion fragment
Italian
16th century
Medium/Technique
Linen, plain weave and cut work embroidered with linen thread with satin stitches, button hole stitches and other filling stitches
Dimensions
Overall: 12 x 68cm (4 3/4 x 26 3/4in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number20.914
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionInsertion fragment, probably from a furnishing fabric, with geometrical designs alternating with designs of very tiny stylized flowers. The design is framed by two borders of little squares. Each square is embroidered with picots.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift to the MFA, September 2, 1920