Towel, 16th century, Italy, 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, x cm (42 5/8 x 25 1/8 in

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Towel, 16th century, Italy, 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, x cm (42 5/8 x 25 1/8 in.)

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