Altar Frontal
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Altar Frontal

TitleAltar Frontal
ArtistItaly or Spain
Date17th/18th century 17th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; cut and drawn work fillings of double hem, interlocking lace, overcast, and Russian overcast stitches; top and bottom edged of linen, bobbin straight lace
Classificationtextile
OriginItaly Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Arthur MacDougall Wood
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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