Band (Italy), 17th century (CH 18445109)

A panel of off-white linen embroidered with green silk, and trimmed on one long edge with linen bobbin lace. The silk fills in the entire background, leaving the figures in the exposed linen. Details of the figures are also embroidered in green silk. Depicting scenes from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with God, an angel, and numerous birds and beasts.