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One face of a cushion cover
Greek (Crete)
18th or 19th century
Object Place: Crete
Medium/Technique
Linen and cotton plain weave, embroidered with silk
Dimensions
Overall: 49.5 x 38.1cm (19 1/2 x 15in.)
Credit Line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Hill
Accession Number1971.437
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionOne face of a cushion cover, probably made from a larger piece cut down. Worked in satin stitch with blue silk yarns on probably a linen and cotton ground. Scrolling floral design includes birds, double-headed eagle, insects, and double-tailed mermaid whose fish tails merge with carnations; scrollwork border along one edge.
ProvenancePriscilla Capps Hill, Princeton, NJ; 1971, gift of Mrs. Hill to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 10, 1971)