Textile ArtsGreek

Fragment of an Embroidered Mat

Artists

Unidentified ArtistArtist

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.

Classification

Textile Arts

Technique

Embroidery

Medium

Silk

Culture

Greek

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Paintings, Sculpture & Decorative Arts

Dimensions

34 x 42 cm (13 3/8 x 16 9/16 in.)

Provenance

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

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