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Vertical rectangle with horizontal bands of floral and geometric pattern embroidered in bright colors with withdrawn element work in white at top.

Credit: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer...

early 19th century
Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, running, eyelet, and four-sided stitches with withdrawn element work on plain weave foundation
1981-28-360
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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