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Chair seat cover
American
18th century
Medium/Technique
Linen ground with wool embroidery, silk and wool tape, linen tape
Dimensions
53 x 64.7 cm (20 7/8 x 25 1/2 in.) Object measured flat.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Barrett Wendell
Accession Number23.274
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPale brown linen embroidered with colored wool in a design of leaves, flowers, and small trees. The colors are blues, blue greens, brilliant pink and pale neutral yellows. The cover is made up of several pieces sewed together. Worked by Mrs. John Barrett, (Sarah Gerrish born in 1718) the donor.