Object Timeline

1901

  • Work on this object began.

1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Cover (Italy), early 20th century

This is a Cover. It was made by Arti Decorative Italiane. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is linen and its technique is needlework on knotted net; embroidered in double running, looping, wrapping and interlacing stitches. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 45 x 17 cm (17 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Cover (Italy), early 20th century; Made by Arti Decorative Italiane; linen; H x W: 45 x 17 cm (17 11/16 x 6 11/16 in.); 1979-66-21

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