Rectangular piece of linen textile, part of a woman's blouse. It has a narrow row of embroidery towards each edge of the longer sides. These consist of a row of linked round shapes in red, light brown and black. The hem of the fabric is finished in blanket stitching, in red and yellow cotton thread. The embroidery pattern is the same that in objects: 30.8.67/64 and 38.8.67/65.
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