Germany

Border (Altar Cloth)

18th century
Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with linen yarns; cut and drawn work embroidered in back, buttonhole, Greek cross filling, interlocking lace, and punch stitches; overcast bars and loop picots; pulled threadwork embroidered in buttonhole, cross, crossed back, four-sided, Greek cross filling , interlocking lace, marking cross, overcast, punch, satin, single faggot, and wave filling stitches; embroidered in buttonhole, chain, running, and satin stiches
24.7 × 136.1 cm (9.7 × 53.6 in)

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

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