Details
A bocha of natural linen,
embroidered with a grid of red, yellow, blue and green leaf squares, Crete, late 18th century (one corner defective)--63cm square
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Literature
CF cover illustration of A Guide to Greek Island Embroidery, by Pauline Johnstone, V&A Publications for a closely related embroidery from the Sandwith Collection, 2049-1876.

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