Medium:

Medium: silk on linen Technique: variation of cross stitch on plain weave

Dimensions:

H x W: 28 x 17 cm (11 x 6 11/16 in.)

Type:

embroidery & stitching

Band

Made in:

Italy

Date:

17th century

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Pattern of curving plant and leaves in red silk on linen. Traces of overcastting and knotted decorative seam are at the top and bottom of the piece.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma Greenleaf

Accession Number:

1962-58-19

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Textiles Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq454386f11-ab92-4a1a-b4c7-65db0fee9e35

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1962-58-19