Object Timeline

1918

  • Work on this object began.

1928

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Cover (Italy)

This is a Cover. It was made by Scuola Ricami Ranieri di Sorbello. It is dated ca. 1923 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is linen and its technique is embroidered in buttonhole, chain, detached looping, stem, reversing stem and knot stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 171 x 46cm (67 5/16 x 18 1/8in.)

Cite this object as

Cover (Italy); Made by Scuola Ricami Ranieri di Sorbello; linen; H x W: 171 x 46cm (67 5/16 x 18 1/8in.); 1979-66-1

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