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Album of designs for embroidery: bodices, gauntlets, caps, bags, page 32 (recto)

Anonymous, Dutch, 17th century

Anonymous, Dutch, 17th century.

From top to bottom, and left to right:

Page contains 2 different designs, both done in yellow and brown wash. Top design contains a central floral element that is flanked on top by another flower and on the bottom by a snail. Bottom design contains a central floral element upon which sits a snail and caterpillar.

Credit: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1955

1615-35

Pen and ink; some with wash

18.9 x 11.4 in

55.583.1(25)

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