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Silk-embroidered linen coverlet, ca. 1720s
silk, linen
POA
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Professionally embroidered and false quilted silk and linen coverlet, made in England in imitation of tussar silk embroidered coverlets imported from India. Wavy-edged central medallion surrounded by flowerheads, winged starburst...
Professionally embroidered and false quilted silk and linen coverlet, made in England in imitation of tussar silk embroidered coverlets imported from India. Wavy-edged central medallion surrounded by flowerheads, winged starburst shapes, lotus heads, and rocks; quarter medallions in each corner; narrow border in brick pattern with scrolling leaves and flowerheads; natural-colored linen ground with stylized flowerheads; primarily executed in satin stitch and French knots.