Bed Cover
17th century-18th century (made)
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Bed cover, woven linen, embroidered in red silk; long-legged cross-stitch, Italian cross-stitch, double running and satin stitch; there is a narrow border all round of repeating scrolls linked together with a spring edging; short fringe of red and white silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Linen embroidered in silk |
| Brief description | Bed cover of linen embroidered in silk, made in Lefkara, Cyprus, 17th century-18th century |
| Physical description | Bed cover, woven linen, embroidered in red silk; long-legged cross-stitch, Italian cross-stitch, double running and satin stitch; there is a narrow border all round of repeating scrolls linked together with a spring edging; short fringe of red and white silk. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File 1929/10955. Three widths sewn together. |
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| Accession number | T.153-1929 |
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| Record created | June 27, 2003 |
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