Embroidered Mirror Frame

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Embroidered Mirror Frame

England

Date
17th century
Medium
Embroidery, silk and metal threads
Department
European Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art

Raised work embroidery was very popular during the middle of the 17th century. This mirror surround was created in the 18th century from a number of fragments, including a box lid which is now the top, center element of this frame. A complete box of this style is on view in gallery 310. England, Europe

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