Medium: linen, cotton Technique: trapunto embroidery on plain weave
Dimensions:
H x W: 89.5 x 124.5 cm (35 1/4 in. x 49 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Cover
Made in:
Europe
Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Small rectangular cover with a central field surrounded by a narrow border. The narrow outer border is patterned by a curving floral vine stemming from an urn in each corner. Central field is patterned by a floral vine stemming from urns in each corner surrounding initial-like scrolls in center enclosed in a wreath and surmounted by a crown.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edla Cusick in memory of her mother, Aline Bernstein, and Aunt, Ethel Frankau
