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White linen worked with crimson silk
Italian
17th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen, embroidery
Dimensions
Height x width: 36 5/8 x 5 1/8 in. (93 x 13 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1105
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionDesign: horizontal band with zigzag of conventional foliage and flowers left in linen, the fine rectangular mesh ground worked with crimson silk in two-sided cross stitch pulled tight. Fringe woven with crimson and cream colored silk sewed along bottom and one side. Worn, repaired.