England

Cushion Cover (Made from a Woman's Dress)

late 16th century

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk yarns and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Algerian eye, back, buttonhole, open buttonhole filling, chain, double running, overcast, plaited braid, and square open work stitches; laid work, couching and woven wheels; spangles

73.9 × 61.5 cm (29.1 × 24.2 in)