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Cushion Cover

18th century to early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Linen cushion cover embroidered with a central figure wearing a turban, surrounded by floral branches and two smaller figures, all enclosed with a scrolling floral border in red, green, blue and brown

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Linen embroidered with silk in satin and chain stitch
Brief description
Embroidered cushion cover, 18th century to early 19th century, Greek; Sporades, Skyros
Physical description
Linen cushion cover embroidered with a central figure wearing a turban, surrounded by floral branches and two smaller figures, all enclosed with a scrolling floral border in red, green, blue and brown
Credit line
Given by Professor R M Dawkins
Collection
Accession number
T.56-1950

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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