Spanish - Collection of Embroidery by the Monks of Escorial, about 1888

Spanish

Collection of 16th century Embroidery in Gold and Silk by the Monks of Escorial [Colección de bordados del siglo XVI en oro y seda por los monjes del Escorial], about 1888

Printed ink on paper, 16 x 12.5 x 0.5 cm (6 5/16 x 4 15/16 x 3/16 in.)

Commentary

Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.