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Bedcover

A work made of 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;.
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  • A work made of 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;.

Date:

c.1720

Artist:

England

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Bedcover

Place

England (Object made in)

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Made 1710–1730

Medium

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;

Dimensions

155.9 × 147.8 cm (61 3/8 × 58 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John V. Farwell III

Reference Number

1985.84a

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