Italy

Cover

Late 16th/early 17th century
30 squares and 26 triangles of linen, plain weavw; pieced; embroidered with linen in overcast stitches and laid work and couching; cut and drawn work with inserts of needle lace; and 42 squares of linen, needle lace; pieced; edged with linen, bobbin lace
197.2 × 169.3 cm (77.6 × 66.7 in)

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