About the Artwork
Napkin
19th century
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Turkish
Islamic
Gold and silver threads on linen, embroidery; two selvages, knotted fringe at both ends
Overall (with fringe): 40 × 20 inches (101.6 × 50.8 cm)
Embroidery
Islamic Art
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Betts
73.257
This work is in the public domain.
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Provenance
Mutahhar Serif Basoglu. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Betts
1973-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Islamic, Turkish, Napkin, 19th century, gold and silver threads on linen, embroidery; two selvages, knotted fringe at both ends. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Betts, 73.257.
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