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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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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