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Italian (probably Umbria)
Probably 15th–16th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen tabby weave with silk, cotton and gold-colored strip metal wrapped on core embroidery, lace weaving, and diaper-patterned silk lining
Dimensions
170.5 x 43.5 cm (67 1/8 x 17 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Special Textile Fund
Accession Number58.361
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCover, made of two loom widths, seamed. Long narrow band of tabby-woven linen including two narrow bands of lace weaving. Design shows bands of ornament consisting of stylized birds, plants, stars and geometric motifs executed in brocading and overshot techniques with blue cotton, polychrome silks and heavy bright gold yarns. Lined with pieces of diaper-patterned silk striped yellow, green, pink and white; some patches and holes in lining. Linen browned; several stains.