Saxon strip embroidery
Medium
linen
Measurements
20.3 × 17.2 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1942
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Transylvania, Hungary
Accession Number
93-D4
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
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