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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1960.751.18
People
Unidentified Artist
Title
Fragment of an Embroidered Mat
Classification
Textile Arts
Work Type
textile
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Greece
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/198460

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silk
Technique
Embroidery
Dimensions
34 x 42 cm (13 3/8 x 16 9/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • label: on reverse, fabric label with text stamped in blue: 28697

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Harry G. Friedman, New York, Gift to Fogg Museum, 1960.

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Harry G. Friedman
Accession Year
1960
Object Number
1960.751.18
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Embroidered fragment with diagonal striped pattern incorporating geometric and floral motifs; primarily done in tent stitch on linen, canvas support; fringe on three sides.

Verification Level

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