Border (Altar Cloth)

Germany · 18th century · Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with linen yarns; cut and drawn work embroidered in back, buttonhole, Greek cross filling, interlocking lace, and punch stitches; overcast bars and loop picots; pulled threadwork embroidered in buttonhole, cross, crossed back, four-sided, Greek cross filling , interlocking lace, marking cross, overcast, punch, satin, single faggot, and wave filling stitches; embroidered in buttonhole, chain, running, and satin stiches

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.