(picture from Gwinner, p 57)
Late 1500's - Italian Wall Hanging
A long, thin hanging with a dark background and a light possibly gold fabric appliqued on top of it in an ornate flower and vine pattern. The applique was done in blanket stitch and then embroidered.
source: The History of the Patchwork Quilt by Schupper von Gwinner p 57
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