Rectangular linen cover having a plain center with an embroidered border on four sides in light and shades of orange. Embroidered design is comprised of two elements: a continuous leafy scroll with heart-like devices in each corner, and narrow guard on each side of isolated leaf or vine-like elements with elaborate finials at each corner. A continuous trim of bobbin lace in ivory and deep blue is sewn to the outer edge, and is in the form of a randa.
Credit: Gift of Alice DeLamar
18th century
Medium: linen, silk Technique: embroidered on plain weave using satin, cross stitch, and stem stitch; bobbin lace attached; Hem-stitching at each end of fabric.
1969-162-3
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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