Fragment, Medium: silk Technique: embroidered on plain satin, Breadth of cream satin with design in pastel chain stitch and touches of black. Set sidewise on it: arched garland caught with bow and heavy tassels at top over small landscape with crane-like bird bent over snail. Sides cut in shape of arms of cross. Two broad selvages with pink pencil stripes, narrow cloth outer edge., France, 18th century, embroidery & stitching, Fragment

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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