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Tablecover

Unknown Maker

Delicate multicolored flower clusters form intersecting diagonal bands across the surface of the tablecover. Bobbin lace edging decorates longest edges while fringe decorates shortest edges.

17th century

Medium: silk on linen Technique: satin and outline stitches on plain weave; cardwoven fringe; bobbin lace

1974-8-18

Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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