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Embroidery

French
18th century

Medium/Technique Silk; embroidery
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 19 cm (4 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Alfred Greenough Collection
Accession Number85.705
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionWhite silk, on which is embroidered with two shades of pink, light green and brown silk and metal spangles, vines arranged to form diamonds. At the intersection of the vines diamonds of lace net are applied. Joined when given to 85.63.
ProvenanceGift of Charles Henry Parker,From the Estate of Alfred Greenough