17th Century Needlework Runner pink_silk French or Italian Circa 1580

French or Italian Circa 1580

SIZE 19 inches x 11 inches (48cm x 28cm)

SIZE 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x3 0cm)

SIZE 120 inches x 14 inches (305cm x 35cm)

SIZE  35 inches  3 inches   (90cm x 7

17th Century Needlework Runner pink_silk French or Italian Circa 1580Impressive Needlework Runner Rare example entire surface covered in gross point needlework using naturally dyed wools and silks upon home spun linen canvas Dating from mid 17th Century Circa 1650 Finished with 18th Century Gold Metallic trim and braid Backed with antique linen The Needlework panel almost 400 years old and of course has a beautiful time worn appeal with general signs of wear commensurate with this immense age. Please study photographs