Cover
19th century (made)
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Cover of buff-coloured silk, embroidered with silver thread and coloured silks in chain stitch. The middle is semé with small floral stems, and in each corner is a flowering plant growing from a vase. The border consists of a repeating pattern of cypress trees, and angular stems enclosing floral devices; at the outer edge is a wavy stem of flowers. Composed of two pieces joined together. Cotton lining.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, embroidered with silver thread and coloured silks in chain stitch; lined with cotton |
| Brief description | Cover, woven silk embroidered with silver thread and coloured silks in chain stitch, Turkey, 19th century |
| Physical description | Cover of buff-coloured silk, embroidered with silver thread and coloured silks in chain stitch. The middle is semé with small floral stems, and in each corner is a flowering plant growing from a vase. The border consists of a repeating pattern of cypress trees, and angular stems enclosing floral devices; at the outer edge is a wavy stem of flowers. Composed of two pieces joined together. Cotton lining. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 82508/1902. |
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| Accession number | 310-1902 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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