Embroidery, 18th–19th century (CH 18400631)

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Embroidery, 18th–19th century (CH 18400631)

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Summary

Rigid symmetrical design of large, pale pink full-face flowers on center stem and on side stems alternately filled with tiny blue flowers with metal tongues. Flowers on serpentine stem form guard-band at bottom. Pastel silks, metal on silk and flat metal on undyed linen ground. One plain selvage with two-handed finished edges.

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Date

1800 - 1900
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Source

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
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public domain

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