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Insertion fragment
Italian
17th–early 18th century
Object Place: Italy
Medium/Technique
Linen, knotted net called filet, embroidered with weaving stitches and derivatives of weaving stitches
Dimensions
Overall: 26.5 x 60 cm (10 7/16 x 23 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Henry W. Bliss
Accession Number23.642c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionInsertion fragment made of knotted net embroidered with design of flowers, and an undulating band over and under which run a peacock, an eagle and a man, worked with weaving stitches (Filet work)
ProvenanceMrs. John Marshall Collection; purchased by her brother Mr. Henry Warren Bliss; Gift to the MFA, December 6, 1923