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Detail
Insertion fragment
Possibly Italian
17th–19th century
Medium/Technique
Linen; gauze weave embroidered with weaving stitch (Buratto)
Dimensions
28 x 52.5 cm (11 x 20 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number96.62
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionUndyed linen insertion fragment with serpentine border design at top and bottom. Center motives are running putties flanking a Tree of Life alternating with Christian signs IHS.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross collection; gift to the MFA September 1st, 1896