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1959

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2013

2025

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Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century

This is a Embroidered picture. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1959. Its medium is linen foundation, silk and metal wrapped around silk core embroidery and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 20 x 28 cm (7 7/8 x 11 in.)

Cite this object as

Embroidered Picture (England), 17th century; linen foundation, silk and metal wrapped around silk core embroidery; H x W: 20 x 28 cm (7 7/8 x 11 in.); 1959-170-3

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