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Cover or altar frontal fragment

18th century
Object PlacePortugal
Medium/TechniqueSilk and gilt metal thread embroidered on linen ground, silk ribbon trim, and cotton backing
Dimensions98 x 79.8 cm (38 9/16 x 31 7/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number44.440
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ClassificationsTextiles
Provenance1944, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago, to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 15, 1944)