Object Timeline

1915

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • 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. 1920 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is linen and its technique is foundation: plain weave (possibly handwoven). stitches: chain, knot-like stitch using a single overcast and a single buttonhole, knot-like stitch using two buttonhole stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 154 x 51.5cm (60 5/8 x 20 1/4in.)

Cite this object as

Cover (Italy); Made by Scuola Ricami Ranieri di Sorbello; linen; H x W: 154 x 51.5cm (60 5/8 x 20 1/4in.); 1979-66-2

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