Border
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Border

TitleBorder
Date16th–17th century
MediumMedium: silk embroidery, linen foundation, glass beads Technique: embroidered using double running and overcasting stitches with deflected element work on plain weave foundation
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginSicily, Italy Sicily
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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