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Italy

Fragment (Border)

16th century
Linen, needle lace work on a plain weave cut and drawn threadgrid; glass beads; embroidered in double hem and overcast stitches
20.2 × 13.4 cm (8 × 5.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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