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Bedcover

A work made of linen, plain weave; in two thicknesses; quilted; embroidered in silk in chain stitch; attached fringe on all four edges: warp-faced, weft rib plain weave; with weft fringe.
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  • A work made of linen, plain weave; in two thicknesses; quilted; embroidered in silk in chain stitch; attached fringe on all four edges: warp-faced, weft rib plain weave; with weft fringe.

Date:

17th century

Artist:

Indo-Portuguese

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Indo-Portuguese

Title

Bedcover

Place

Portugal (Object made in:)

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Made 1601–1700

Medium

Linen, plain weave; in two thicknesses; quilted; embroidered in silk in chain stitch; attached fringe on all four edges: warp-faced, weft rib plain weave; with weft fringe

Credit Line

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

Reference Number

1948.161

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