Textile
Unknown Maker
Cream-colored linen, chain stitch embroidered in multicolor wools. Symmetrical pattern of stiff flower sprays, alternating with small sprays; scalloped edge embroidered in vine pattern in blue and green.
Credit: Gift of Mildred J. Davis
mid-18th century
Medium: crewel wool on linen Technique: embroidered on plain weave
1968-72-1
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
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