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Tassels (Spain), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18445829-2)

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Tassels (Spain), late 17th–early 18th century (CH 18445829-2)

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Pair of double-headed crowned eagles in needlework attached to white silk embroidered bands. Eagles, worked in the round, are of plaited gold thread. The wings, tails, and crowns are wire covered with looped silver wire. Colored silk tufts hang from beaks, claws, tails and wings. Silk bands embroidered with couched gold and glass jewels.

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1700 - 1750
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Cooper–Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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