Quilt
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Quilt

TitleQuilt
Date15th century
MediumMedium: linen, cotton Technique: trapunto (two layers of plain weave, pattern outlined in back stitch, pattern shapes stuffed with unspun cotton or heavy cotton cord, background areas textured by running stitches which also hold two layers together
Classificationembroidery & stitching
OriginSicily, Italy Sicily
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Josephine Howell
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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