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Panel of embroidery
French
18th century
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Cotton quilted with polychrome wool embroidery
Dimensions
82.5 x 138 cm (32 1/2 x 54 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel Cabot
Accession Number57.579
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionPanel, made of part of a petticoat. Rectangular panel of quilted white cotton. Upper two-thirds quilted in herringbone pattern; lower third patterned with swirling spirals; zig-zag band between. Lower third embroidered with fine twisted polychrome woolen yarns. Symmetrical pattern of fine blossoms and tendrils arranged in vertical rows connected at bottom of fine swags. Below. A narrow border showing an undulating floral vine. A few small brown stains; wools worn in places, especially lower border.