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17th century
Linen, plain weave; pulled thread work with silk floss in two-sided Italian cross stitch; embroidered in back stitch
14.4 × 76.3 cm (5.7 × 30 in)

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

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