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A work made of bands of linen, plain weave; linen, plain weave; pulled thread work; embroidered with silk in back, four-sided, overcast, running, single faggot, and two-sided italian cross stitches; and linen, plain weave; pulled thread work; embroidered with linen in russian overcast and cloth stitches; edged with linen and silk, plain weave extended weft uncut fringe and silk, buttonhole loops and bullion picots.

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Late 16th century

Italy

Italy

Bands of linen, plain weave; linen, plain weave; pulled thread work; embroidered with silk in back, four-sided, overcast, running, single faggot, and two-sided Italian cross stitches; and linen, plain weave; pulled thread work; embroidered with linen in Russian overcast and cloth stitches; edged with linen and silk, plain weave extended weft uncut fringe and silk, buttonhole loops and bullion picots

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