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Pillow cover

English
1575–1625
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Silk and metallic yarns embroidered on linen
Dimensions 48.7 x 90 cm (19 3/16 x 35 7/16 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.254
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWorked in polychrome silk and gilt-silver yarns on undyed linen ground. Scrolling gilt-silver stems with flowers, fruit and leaves. Lined. Poor condition; faded; linen ground worn away in many places.