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Rectangular panel: part of a sleeve
Greek (Argos)
19th century
Object Place: Argos, Greece
Medium/Technique
Tabby-woven cotton
Dimensions
53.5 x 58 cm (21 1/16 x 22 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.620
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCoarse tabby-woven cotton ground, full loom width. Along one end, a wide band showing conventional blossoms or stars arranged in columns; above, three large and four small conventional trees supporting an open square containing conventional figures or plants. Embroidered with polychrome silks and wools, primarily black, in square, stem and cross stitches. Cotton browned and stained; some yarns fallen out; numerous stains.