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TitleFragment
Dateearly–mid-16th century
MediumMedium: cotton Technique: 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)
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginSicily, Italy Sicily
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineBequest of Marian Hague
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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