Square, Medium: silk on linen Technique: buttonhole and seed stitches on plain weave, Embroidered pattern of tightly compacted scrolling vines and flowers in red silk on a ground of white linen. Pattern forms a border around the edge of the square with additional ornament in each corner. Square has a border of bobbin lace in the same silk as the embroidery., Italy, 17th century, embroidery & stitching, Square