Pillow cover, Medium: silk on linen Technique: running and cross stich embroidery on plain weave, Oblong pillow cover of fine linen, embriodered in black silk. A design of scrolling stems and flowers originates in the center and flows, symmetrically left and right. Thin vine stems scroll to frame clusters of honeysuckle, strawberries (?) and leaves. A cluster of leafs and berries forms each corner. The vine stems and outlines of flowers and leaves are in a twisted stitch forming a fine cord; leaves and blossoms ornamented with many diaper fillings in running and cross-stitch.

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Size: 7356px × 4481px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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