Undyed plain weave linen border fragment embroidered in red silk in double running and satin stitches with reversible geometric pattern.

Salmon pink satin ground, on which are rows of ladies with hoop skirts and men standing beside plunging horses. Between the figures are various kinds of flowers and birds. The design is woven with light and dark blue, pink, and two shades of green silk.

Italian embroidery.  White seeded linen, drawn-work ground.

Undyed linen plain weave border fragment. Embroidered with blue and yellow silk in double running and satin stitches creating reversible geometric pattern.

1501 / 1700

1501 / 1700

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