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Fragment (Three Joined Strips from Small Pillow)

1550/1600
Linen, plain weave; cut and drawn work in overcast stitches with needle lace inserts; embroidered in back, buttonhole, double faggot, double hem, eyelet hem, overcast, and satin stitches
9.4 × 66.4 cm (3.7 × 26.1 in)

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