Embroidery — 1250-1517

Fragment of a plain woven, linen cloth, decorated in blue silk counted thread embroidery in double running stitch. The decoration consists of three narrow bands of geometric design, and a wider band (the second) with a lattice pattern. The first and third bands show the same design, with the fourth having the design reversed. The fragment is heavily stained, and mounted to a modern linen backing. Thread count: 22/21 (Z/Z)