Table Cover
18th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs J. How |
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Accession number | T.20-1955 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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