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Altar Frontalearly 19th century; early 1800s

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Horizontal ivory textile panel with a wide band of chestnut brown cross-stitch embroidery featuring geometric and figural repeating patterns, bordered by a narrow cream lace edging

Unknown, Altar Frontal, early 19th century; early 1800s, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. John E. Jardine, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Altar Frontal
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
early 19th century; early 1800s
Medium
Linen cutwork embroidery on linen with linen bobbin lace
Dimensions
66 x 11 1/2 in. (167.64 x 29.21 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John E. Jardine
Accession Number
M.83.157
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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