Embroidered fragment with diagonal striped pattern incorporating geometric and floral motifs; primarily done in tent stitch on linen, canvas support; fringe on three sides.
34 x 42 cm (13 3/8 x 16 9/16 in.)
Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.
Silk embroidery on plain-woven linen
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