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Embroidered Covers

1700s

France, 18th century

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Medium
embroidery, silk
Measurements
Overall: 119.4 x 133.4 cm (47 x 52 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1942.168
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Not on view
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An irregular, L-shaped off-white textile is embroidered with small silk floral sprigs of primarily muted red, blue, and tan. Each delicate motif sprouts from slender green stems, arranged in a grid across the surface. Two joined sections form a vertical seam on the left. Scattered blossoms provide subtle pops of color, while the outer edges are raw and frayed, highlighting the fragmented nature of the intricate embroidery.

Embroidered Covers

1700s

France, 18th century

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