Altar Frontal

Italy or, Spain

17th century

  • Titles Altar Frontal (Descriptive)
  • Medium linen; lace
  • Dimensions 47 × 18 in. (119.4 × 45.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Eleanor Lee Brakefield, 1984.127.59
  • Work Type altar frontal
  • Classification Needlework

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