Blue green knotted net linen ground with natural linen appliqué embroidered with multi-colored silk floss. Two cut side edges are loosely bound with silk thread.

Band, 17th century

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It is quite possible that this panel was originally part of a valance or bed curtain. At this period beds were important and expensive pieces of furniture which were decorated with elaborate textiles for added warmth, privacy and, of course, as a display of conspicuous consumption.

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Blue green knotted net linen ground with natural linen appliqué embroidered with multi-colored silk floss. Two cut side edges are loosely bound with silk thread.