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Bedcover

A work made of linen, plain weave; quilted embroidered with silk floss in darning and back stitches; original silk fringe and tassels.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; quilted embroidered with silk floss in darning and back stitches; original silk fringe and tassels.

Date:

Late 17th century

Artist:

Indo-Portuguese

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Culture

Indo-Portuguese

Title

Bedcover

Place

Portugal (Object made in)

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Made 1675–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; quilted embroidered with silk floss in darning and back stitches; original silk fringe and tassels

Dimensions

294.3 × 209.5 cm (115 7/8 × 82 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey McCormick and Mrs. Richard Ely Danielson

Reference Number

1948.155

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