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Long, rectangular cover

Turkish
19th century
Object Place: Turkey

Medium/Technique Linen, embroidery
Dimensions Overall: 99.4 x 43 cm (39 1/8 x 16 15/16 in.); Length with fringe: 44 1/2 in.
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Ivan Hekimian
Accession Number59.599
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionCoarse tabby-woven linen ground; full loom width. At each end, three large plants, and faced with larger sprigs, all conventionalized. Pattern embroidered with pink, green, blue, and tan silks and gold yarns in small, flat stitches. Short warp fringe at each end. Silks faded; gold yarns tarnished and worn. One hole; a few small stains.