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Fragment (Italy)

This is a Fragment. It is dated early–mid-16th century and we acquired it in 1971. Its medium is cotton and its technique is double running stitch embroidery (the second stitch sometimes twists around the first instead of aligned with it on plain weave (three narrow strips sewn together). It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Marian Hague. It is credited Bequest of Marian Hague.

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Fragment (Italy); cotton; Bequest of Marian Hague; 1971-50-80

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