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A work made of linen, knotted square netting; embroidered with linen in cloth stitch (lacis); heading of bobbin-made cloth stitch tape; edged with linen in warp-faced plain weave extended weft, open warp uncut fringe.

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17th/18th century

Italy or Spain

Italy

Linen, knotted square netting; embroidered with linen in cloth stitch (lacis); heading of bobbin-made cloth stitch tape; edged with linen in warp-faced plain weave extended weft, open warp uncut fringe

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