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Crewelwork embroidery
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Bed valance
Crewelwork embroidery
English
first half of the 18th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen and cotton twill with wool embroidery
Dimensions
41.3 x 182.8 cm (16 1/4 x 71 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number1978.51
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGround: linen warp, cotton weft, 2/1 weft twill brushed to create nap, selvedges along top and bottom, scalloped sides. Design: undulating stem along top edge with various flowers and leaves, with branching stems with flowers in bud and in blossom filling remainder of field. Embroidered with polychrome two-ply yarns (crewels) in chain stitch. Good condition, colors brilliant.