Textile - Assisi Band, Late 14th - early 15th century

Historical information

Similar pieces are now in the Boston Museum and Metropolitan Museum.

Physical description

Framed Assisi band with continuous narrow image with geometrical and floral forms. Stitches used are tent stitch and long-armed cross stitch worked on linen using red thread. The stitches are worked over 3 threads. No Holbein or double running stitch outlines.

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