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Sleeve
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This unsewn sleeve panel is made of fine piña fiber in plain weave. The lower edge is finished with a wide hand-embroidered cotton border featuring scalloped edging and repeating floral and geometric motifs. Vertical embroidered elements are arranged in regular intervals above the border.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1875–1900 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | Plain weave piña: needle lace (drawnwork) and embroidery |
| Dimensions | Overall: 48.3 x 102.9 cm (19 x 40 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Embroidery |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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