Possibly a Towel
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Possibly a Towel

TitlePossibly a Towel
ArtistGreece, Epirus Province, Ioannina or Ionian Islands
Date1700/1900 18th century
MediumLinen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in double running, satin, and stem stitches; plied warp fringe
Classificationtextile
OriginGreece Greece
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Burton Y. Berry
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Possibly a Towel” is a work by Greece, Epirus Province, Ioannina or Ionian Islands, dated 1700/1900. It is executed in linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in double running, satin, and stem stitches; plied warp fringe and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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