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Towel

Art Institute of Chicago

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Five bands of linen, plain weave; pulled thread work with silk in Italian cross stitches and embroidered with silk in back stitches; alternating with four bands of linen, knotted square netting; embroidered with linen in darning stitches; edged with silk and linen, plain weave with extended ground weft fringe
Culture
Italy
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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