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Pillow Cover (Italy)

This is a Pillow cover. It is dated 16th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is counted running stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Purchase in memory of Mrs. Francke Huntington Bosworth.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 46 x 35 cm (18 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.)

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Pillow Cover (Italy); silk on linen; H x W: 46 x 35 cm (18 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.); Purchase in memory of Mrs. Francke Huntington Bosworth; 1949-63-1

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