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Embroidery: The Prodigal Son
English
17th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen or cotton, Silk; embroidery - Silk embroidery on linen or cotton ground
Dimensions
29.2 x 43.5 cm (11 1/2 x 17 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
By contribution from Mrs. John S. Ames
Accession Number52.112
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
Description"The Prodigal Son"; worked with polychrome silk in tent stitch; in center, gentleman and two ladies seated at round table; upper right, leavetaking; upper left, return of Prodigal Son; animals and insects in interspaces; landscape background with several architectural arrangements.