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Bedcover
Chinese for the European or American market
Late 18th or early 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk satin; embroidered with silk in laid, stem and knot stitches
Dimensions
Length x width: 88 1/2 x 72 1/2 in (224.8 x 184.2cm)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number1976.36
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCentral floral medallion and field and border of flowers. Polychrome silk yarns worked primarily in surface satin stitch on yellow silk satin ground, with silk fringe. Faded, stained.
ProvenancePurchase
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art