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Spanish
probably 18th century
Object Place: Spain
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
104 x 58.5 cm (40 15/16 x 23 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.647
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionLinen; square in the middle, in the center of which is embroidered "I.H.S." and an anchor and a cross. On each side oblong spaces filled with drawn-work. Borders of many designs and stitches. Colors, white, yellow, green and blue. Stained. Stitches include Algerian eye, bullion, cable chain, counted satin, cross stitch variation (double twist, double running, eyelet, fern, long-armed cross, padded satin, running, twisted lattice; cutwork
ProvenanceGift of Benjamin Pierce Cheney to MFA, 1888