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Table Cover

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Table cover of embroidered linen with silk. The grounds are in various forms of drawn fabric work. The stems of the flowers are in Italian quilting. The remaining work consists of a great variety of fillings, of which the most noticeable are satin, back, buttonhole and coral stitches and French knots. Symmetrical design consisting of a central lozenge-shaped cartouche and a border. Basket-like motif in the centre. Remaining field is covered with scattered floral designs.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered linen with silk
Brief description
Table cover of embroidered linen with silk, Denmark, 18th century
Physical description
Table cover of embroidered linen with silk. The grounds are in various forms of drawn fabric work. The stems of the flowers are in Italian quilting. The remaining work consists of a great variety of fillings, of which the most noticeable are satin, back, buttonhole and coral stitches and French knots. Symmetrical design consisting of a central lozenge-shaped cartouche and a border. Basket-like motif in the centre. Remaining field is covered with scattered floral designs.
Dimensions
  • Length: 52in
  • Width: 41in
Credit line
Given by Mrs J. How
Collection
Accession number
T.20-1955

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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