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14th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oblong linen bag embroidered in coloured silks in brick stitch on linen, plaited silk strings. Geometric diapered overall design in olive-green, purple, white and red


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen embroidered with coloured silks
Brief description
Rectangular bag, linen entirely embroidered with coloured silks, Germany, 14th century
Physical description
Oblong linen bag embroidered in coloured silks in brick stitch on linen, plaited silk strings. Geometric diapered overall design in olive-green, purple, white and red
Dimensions
  • Length: 12.75in
  • Width: 12.5in
Object history
Purchased. Registered File number 30319/1902.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
1567-1902

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2008
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