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Embroidered cover
Possibly Moroccan (Rabat)
18th–19th century
Object Place: Morocco (Rabat) (possibly)
Medium/Technique
Embroidered cotton
Dimensions
121 x 99 cm (47 5/8 x 39 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.2050
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsFashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionWhite cotton field with a lattice design. Embroidered at either end is a bulbous motif that tapers at the top and curves to one side, repeating side by side; six in all. In five open rows over the field are similiar crosslike motives made of small oblong color areas. Bordered at either end by a zig-zag band. Red, yellow, green, blue and black floss silk yarns. Mounted on red silk. A protective piece of fabric attaches over the embroidery by snaps. Slightly worn; some repairs.
ProvenanceThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift from Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, 1943