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Cushion Cover (Made from a Woman's Dress), late 16th century, England

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk yarns and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in Algerian eye, back, buttonhole, open buttonhole filling, chain, double running, overcast, plaited braid, and square open work stitches; laid work, couching and woven wheels; spangles

73.9 x 61.5 cm (29 1/8 x 24 1/4 in.), Gift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland, 1955.1221, The Art Institute of Chicago textile collection

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