Bed Cover
1700-1729 (made)
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Bed cover of woven linen, quilted with yellow silk in a small lozenge diaper and embroidered in chain stitch with shades of red and green silk. In the middle are rows of detached stems, bearing roses, tulips, carnations and other flowers. There is a broad border all round filled with a large wavy stem of honeysuckle.
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Materials and techniques | Quilted and embroidered in silks on linen |
Brief description | Bed cover, quilted and embroidered in silks on linen, England, 1700-1729. |
Physical description | Bed cover of woven linen, quilted with yellow silk in a small lozenge diaper and embroidered in chain stitch with shades of red and green silk. In the middle are rows of detached stems, bearing roses, tulips, carnations and other flowers. There is a broad border all round filled with a large wavy stem of honeysuckle. |
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Gallery label | COVERLET
ENGLISH; early 18th century
Silk embroidery on linen; chain and back stitches.
357-1903 |
Object history | Purchased (357 to H-1903, £20). Registered File number 85324/1903. |
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Accession number | 357-1903 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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