Napkin
1800s (made)
| Place of origin |
The silk embroidery filling stitch is double running in steps and diagonal lines; the outlines are worked in double running stitch variations. The border is outlined in slanted satin stitch. The metal thread embroidery is worked in plate in slanted satin stitch.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Towel or napkin, embroidered, Turkish, 1800s. |
| Physical description | The silk embroidery filling stitch is double running in steps and diagonal lines; the outlines are worked in double running stitch variations. The border is outlined in slanted satin stitch. The metal thread embroidery is worked in plate in slanted satin stitch. |
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| Accession number | 672A-1877 |
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| Record created | October 10, 2001 |
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