Panel
Unknown Maker
Panel of linen divided into squares by bands of drawn-work; each square ornamented by drawn-work and embroidery in red silk. Toggles of red and yellow silk are fastened at the edge of the pillow cover by braided ornaments of yellow silk. Stitches using silk: back for linear pattern. Withdrawn element work with overcasting and interlacing using silk.
Credit: Gift of Grace O. Clarke
17th century
Medium: silk and linen on linen Technique: embroidered on plain weave
1948-3-3
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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