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Square cover
Greek Islands
18th or 19th century
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
85 x 178 cm (33 7/16 x 70 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.603
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionMade of three narrow strips of sheer, tabby-woven linen stitched together before embroidery. Blossom in center bordered with a ring of sprigs and a serrated ring; rest of field shows a powder of similar sprigs. Pattern embroidered in double darning and tent stitches with polychrome silks; narrow blue linear border. Small brown stains.