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Wall hanging
Wall hanging
Wall hanging
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Wall hanging

NameWall hanging
Datecirca 1925
Place madeMegisti (Castellorizo), Greece, Europe
Mediumsilk, cocoon, cotton
DimensionsOverall: 25 3/16 x 19 5/16 in. (64 x 49 cm)
Credit LineGift from the family of Magdalene Paraskeves.
Object numberA.2006.54.5
DescriptionDark blue background with floral pattern of silk cocoons & embroidery thread. Two empty rectangles.
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