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Table runner
Near Eastern, possibly Turkish
1650–1700
Object Place: Hungary (probably)
Medium/Technique
Linen embroidered with silk and metallic yarns
Dimensions
Overall: 64.8 x 485.8 cm (25 1/2 x 191 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number1975.15
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CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndyed linen embroidered with polychrome silk, silver and gilt-silver yarns. Design: women playing late Renaissance musical instruments probably adapted from a Western print source; female figures alternate with floral sprays reflecting Turkish influence. Condition excellent despite few stains in linen.
ProvenancePurchased for the Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection