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English
mid-17th century
Object Place: Britain

Medium/Technique Linen plain weave embroidered with linen and silk
Dimensions 71 x 21.3 cm (27 15/16 x 8 3/8 in.)
Credit Line The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.281
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionEmbroidery and lace. Stitches: counted satin, cross, double running, long-armed cross, Montenegrin cross, running, trellis; pulled work including single faggot, square ground; cutwork with buttonhole filling.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, February 15, 1943; gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to MFA, 1943