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Cover
French(?)
first half, 18th century
Object Place: France or England
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 293.5 x 53.3cm (115 9/16 x 21in.)
Credit Line
Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number65.598
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionCover possibly for a bench, embroidered with polychrome crewel threads in chain, stem, long and short stiches on a cotton-and-linen ground fabric. Design of bowl of fruit and flowers at each end from which grow flowering vines. Stylized leaves and identifiable flowers (carnations, irises, tulips) are combined with crowns and other "collar-like" motifs which tie the vines together. Coat of arms at one end shows a rampant lion. Soiled with a few darned areas, but otherwise in good condition.