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AN ALTAR FRONTAL OF DARK GREEN VELVET
Probably 17th Century, Italian or Spanish
The centre embroidered with 'IHS' in red silks and gilt metal threads, within a strapwork frame appliqu in yellow silks outlined with red silks and metal cord, similarly worked to either side, the borders with scrolling stylised fruits, edged with gilt metal braid, with a gilt metal fringe along the bottom, some wear
150 in. x 39 in. (381 cm. x 99 cm.)
Probably 17th Century, Italian or Spanish
The centre embroidered with 'IHS' in red silks and gilt metal threads, within a strapwork frame appliqu in yellow silks outlined with red silks and metal cord, similarly worked to either side, the borders with scrolling stylised fruits, edged with gilt metal braid, with a gilt metal fringe along the bottom, some wear
150 in. x 39 in. (381 cm. x 99 cm.)