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Panel with the Figures of Three Continents

17th century
Linen; plain weave; embroidered with silk in bullion, chain, crested chain, rosette chain, closed feather, long-armed cross, whipped long-armed cross, knot and stem stitches
26.1 × 88 cm (10.3 × 34.6 in)

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