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Table Cover (Italy)

This is a Table cover. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is buttonhole and seed stitches on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W (selvage to selvage): 94 x 87 cm (37 in. x 34 1/4 in.)

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Table Cover (Italy); silk on linen; H x W (selvage to selvage): 94 x 87 cm (37 in. x 34 1/4 in.); 1972-81-10

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