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(ITALY)
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 (16th century-17th century)

Medium
linen, silk (embroidery)

Measurements
21.5 × 38.5 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1896

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
(Italy)

Accession Number
326-D2

Department
International Fashion and Textiles

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest

Physical description
Broad band of darned net consisting of a black ground with three rows of floral design in multi-coloured silks, in long stitch. In pinks, red, green, golds and blues.

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