Wide border with design of birds on uprights stems bearing flowers and leaves, fish with scrolls; narrow border with mermaids holding tails, birds flowers and scrolls.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of George A. Hearn
18th century
Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in satin, Bokhara couching, herringbone, outline and French knot stitches on plain weave
1943-19-5
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Permanent collection