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Greece, Crete

Border (For a Skirt)

18th century
Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk in Cretan, closed herringbone, satin, split, and stem stitches; open chain, couching, and French knots; edged with silk, plain weave extended weft cut fringe; pieced
37.5 × 175.2 cm (14.8 × 69 in)

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

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