A linen shift of T-shaped construction, embroidered in metal threads with bouquets at either side of neck opening, the hem and sides worked with silk and metal thread floral bands, probably Epirus, early 19th century

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A linen shift of T-shaped construction, embroidered in metal threads with bouquets at either side of neck opening, the hem and sides worked with silk and metal thread floral bands, probably Epirus, early 19th century

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Cf Number 103, Pauline Johnston, A Guide to Greek Embroidery, Page 88 for a similar example.

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