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Embroidered picture
17th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Abraham and Isaac in central medallion. Attributes of the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water in each corner, and attributes of the four continents the middle of each side.
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Details
- Title: Embroidered picture
- Date Created: 17th century
- Location Created: England
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Medium: silk and silk-wrapped metal thread embroidery on silk foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, stem, and couching stitches with looping (needle made lace) on 4/1 satin foundation
- Credit line: Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
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