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Chair seat cover (one of a set of seven)
English, Dutch?
1675–1725
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Linen and cotton twill ground with wool embroidery
Dimensions
58 x 65 cm (22 13/16 x 25 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number63.1029
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionOne of a set of seven. Red, orange, brown and shades of yellow crewels worked with a variety of stitches, including stem, seed, buttonhole, lattice work, French knots, bullion, etc., on a linen-and-cotton weft twill ground fabric. The design shows a central tree island with bizarre flowers and exotic fruits, Condition: Good. See matching bed curtains (63.1023-.1026) and matching valance (63.1027).