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Crewel Work Curtain

A work made of cotton and linen twill weave; wool embroidery.
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  • A work made of cotton and linen twill weave; wool embroidery.

Date:

early 18th century

Artist:

English

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Title

Crewel Work Curtain

Place

England (Object made in)

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Made 1700–1750

Medium

Cotton and linen twill weave; wool embroidery

Dimensions

189.9 × 128.3 cm (74 3/4 × 50 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by the Textile Society in memory of John H. Bryan, Jr.

Reference Number

2019.786

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