Hanging
early 19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Linen, extra-weft pattering called 'upphämta' in pale blue and red with fringe one end. The patterning is in horizontal stripes, wide and narrow, with diaper and geometric patterns. Cross-stitch embroidered initial 'D' centre of panel.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven linen on linen, extra-weft patterning, hand stitching |
| Brief description | Linen with extra weft patterning, Sweden, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Linen, extra-weft pattering called 'upphämta' in pale blue and red with fringe one end. The patterning is in horizontal stripes, wide and narrow, with diaper and geometric patterns. Cross-stitch embroidered initial 'D' centre of panel. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Hängkläde 74/2489
6.50' (Label; Swedish; Probably dealer's identification number and price in Swedish kroner; Label attached to object)
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| Historical context | Hanging cloths and wall runners, such as this example, belonged to the textile decoration of ceiling and walls of the house in south of Sweden. The specific technique called 'upphämta' is focussed to the area of the so-called Southern Götaland house type in Scania, Blekinge, Halland, southwestern Småland and Västergötland. |
| Production | Made by peasants, most likely from the southern province of Blekinge |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.180-1934 |
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| Record created | April 9, 2003 |
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