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Table Cover (Italy)

This is a Table cover. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is linen, silk, metallic thread (gold on silk core) and its technique is satin, knot and couching stitch embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mary E. Dreier. It is credited Gift of Mary E. Dreier from the estate of Katherine S. Dreier.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 68 x 100.2 cm (26 3/4 x 39 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Table Cover (Italy); linen, silk, metallic thread (gold on silk core); H x W: 68 x 100.2 cm (26 3/4 x 39 7/16 in.); Gift of Mary E. Dreier from the estate of Katherine S. Dreier; 1953-186-7

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