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Towel

16th century
Five bands of linen, plain weave; pulled thread work with silk in Italian cross stitches and embroidered with silk in back stitches; alternating with four bands of linen, knotted square netting; embroidered with linen in darning stitches; edged with silk and linen, plain weave with extended ground weft fringe
108.2 × 63.8 cm (42.6 × 25.1 in)

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

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