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Bed Curtain

A work made of linen and cotton, 2:2 twill weave; embroidered with wool in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; french knots and stem stitch couching; four panels joined.
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  • A work made of linen and cotton, 2:2 twill weave; embroidered with wool in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; french knots and stem stitch couching; four panels joined.

Date:

c. 1720

Artist:

United States or England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Bed Curtain

Place

United States (Object made in)

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Made 1715–1725

Medium

Linen and cotton, 2:2 twill weave; embroidered with wool in satin, single satin, and stem stitches; French knots and stem stitch couching; four panels joined

Dimensions

233.6 × 185.4 cm (92 × 73 in.)

Credit Line

Grace R. Smith Textile Endowment

Reference Number

2001.8

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