Greece, probably Crete

Panel (Pillow Case?)

1775/1825
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in back, closed herringbone, Cretan, satin, and stem stitches; edged with silk, plain weave with supplementary patterning warps, extended weft cut fringe
32.4 × 71.9 cm (12.8 × 28.3 in)

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