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Fragment from a Border

17th century
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss in back, hem and running stitches
29.3 × 7.1 cm (11.5 × 2.8 in)

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

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