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Chair seat
English
Early 18th century
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk, linen; embroidery, satin
Dimensions
54.5 x 47.6 cm (21 7/16 x 18 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot in memory of Miss Margaret Gordon
Accession Number58.994
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCream satin, backed with coarse linen embroidered with polychrome twisted silk yarns in satin stitch. More or less symmetrical spray of carnations, morning-glories, primroses, etc. in somewhat fanciful colors. Stitches pass through both the satin and linen. Satin soiled. Edges ragged.