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Italian Cushion Cover
16th c

Some raised work on this magnificent embroidery.


Cataloguing

The crimson silk velvet ground appliqué with a central acanthus leaf within strapwork scrolls, leaves and exotic flowers, all worked in gold and silver file with some raised work padding, backed with red cotton.



17 x 21  in; 44 x 54 cm


Condition

Overall very good. A little of the silk velvet background fabric is worn and the stuffing can be seen in the central raised work motif near the centre top, and to the flanking motifs.