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Cushion Cover (Italy)

This is a Cushion cover. It was manufactured by Marco Grassi. It is dated early 17th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silk on linen and its technique is counted stitch; double running and back stitch embriodery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Marco Grassi.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 40 x 36.5 cm (15 3/4 x 14 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 40.5 x 37 cm (15 15/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

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Cushion Cover (Italy); Manufactured by Marco Grassi; silk on linen; H x W (a): 40 x 36.5 cm (15 3/4 x 14 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 40.5 x 37 cm (15 15/16 x 14 9/16 in.); Gift of Marco Grassi; 1978-157-2-a,b

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