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Art Institute of Chicago

Artwork Details

Date
1620/60s
Medium
Silk, warp-float faced 7:1 satin weave; appliquéd with hemp and linen, plain weaves; embroidered with silk and silk chenille in satin and tent stitches; laid work and couching raised work over cotton padding; and embroidered with silk and feathers in running, satin, single satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; edged with silk, plied cords and cotton, plain weave; lined with linen, plain weave
Culture
England
Public Domain
Yes
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