Object Information

England

Bedcover and Three Pillow Shams, c. 1720

a: Cotton, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk yarns in back, cross, herringbone, individual satin, satin, star, and stem stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots; b: Cotton, plain weave, underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk yarns in back, herringbone, individual satin, and satin stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots; c: Cotton, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk yarns in back, herringbone, running, and satin stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots; d: Cotton, plain weave; underlaid with linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk floss and silk yarns in herringbone, individual satin, satin, and stem stitches; laid work, couching, and French knots
a: 155.9 x 147.8 cm (61 3/8 x 58 1/8 in.)
b: 35.2 x 51 cm (13 7/8 x 20 1/8 in.)
c: 30.1 x 42 cm (11 7/8 x 16 1/2 in.)
d: 25.8 x 36.2 cm (10 1/8 x 14 1/4 in.)
Restricted gift of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Farwell III, 1985.84a-d