Probably Italy

Mitre

1750/1800
Mitre: silk, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in bullion, running, satin, split, and stem stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots; edged in woven braid and fringe; case: leather
84.7 × 32.7 cm (33.3 × 12.9 in)

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