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W. Turkestan (Bokhara)
18th–19th century
Object Place: Bokhara, Turkey (Western)
Medium/Technique
Silk; embroidery
Dimensions
105 x 116 cm (41 5/16 x 45 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number50.501
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCover made from fragments. Characteristic stylized round blossoms repeating within lattice compartments formed by leafy vines. Red, blue, yellow and other silk yarns on a white cotton ground. Tape and galloon borders; edged with green silk velvet; lined. Many missing yarns; ground repaired in several areas; pieced.