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A ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK PANEL, PROBABLY A CUSHION COVER
Early 17th Century
Embroidered in coloured silks in tent stitch outlined with silver metal threads against an ivory satin ground scattered with spangles, with stylised tulip, foxglove, pomegranate and other floral sprays, infilled with insects including ladybirds, bees and snails, framed and glazed, some wear and damage
19 in. x 16 in. (50 cm. x 41 cm.)