Towel, Medium: silk on linen Technique: stitch using silk: double running; cut out areas filled with metal-wrapped silk secured by buttonhole stitch, Towel showing a floral band with needlework insets at each end and a floral border all around. Fringe at each end. Red silk on linen, insets in metallic thread., Italy, 17th century, embroidery & stitching, Towel

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Size: 4912px × 7000px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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