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Chalice cover

A square of linen. Probably a chalice cover embroidered with whipped stitches in alternate squares, leaving a center without embroidery. The threads of the work are passed through the plain linen squares to the next embroidered one, giving the effect as if woven in lines.

Date
16th century
In our collection
since April the 19th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
24 1/2 x 19 in. (62.23 x 48.26 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Linen; drawn-thread work (Punto tirato); lace
Price
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Composition
copper97%
cadmium1%
zinc2%