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Coverlet

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1768-1799

GUSN

GUSN-26200

Description

Rectangular shape w/ red, yellow, pink and green floral border design w/ red edging. Central design of randomly patterned circuloid floral elements, in polychrome embroidery. Printed backing. Front piece in 6 vertical sections. Printed blue mark stamped at top right--cannot decipher. Probably middle-eastern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coverlets
linen (material)
wool (textile)
Persian (culture)
Linen
Wool
Persian
HANGING

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

65.5 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1411

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