Image

Turkish, Ottoman Empire

Altar cloth, 1800s

Description

Culture

Turkish

Title

Altar cloth

Year

1800s

Medium

Wool, silk, metallic-wrapped yarn, metal sequin, cotton; twill weave with embroidery and appliqué, pieced

Materials/Techniques

Materials

wool,
silk,
metallic yarn,
sequin,
metal,
cotton

Techniques

chain stitch,
embroidery,
embroidering,
embroidered,
twill weave,
couching

Dimensions

Length: 195.6 cm (77 inches)

Place

Ottoman Empire

Type

Textiles

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.555

Use

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