Costume and Textiles Band Early 17th century Artist/maker unknown, Italian Linen plain weave with drawn-fabric and buttonhole stitches; embroidery with cutwork and needle lace Currently not on view 1945-13-1 Gift of Mrs. Morris Hawkes, 1945 |
LabelThis border was created by drawing together linen threads with a buttonhole stitch as well as by cutting away the linen and then building motifs using a dense buttonhole stitch. Pomegranates are included in the loose, freeform pattern. |
