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Fragment (For a Bed Curtain)

A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in chain, running (pattern darning), and single satin stitches.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in chain, running (pattern darning), and single satin stitches.

Date:

17th century

Artist:

Greece, Epirus Province or Ionian Island

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Fragment (For a Bed Curtain)

Place

Greece (Object made in)

Date

Made 1601–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in chain, running (pattern darning), and single satin stitches

Dimensions

197 × 20.7 cm (77 1/2 × 8 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Burton Y. Berry

Reference Number

1950.1105

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