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Chair seat cover (one of a set of seven)

English, Dutch?
about 1740s
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Linen and cotton twill ground with wool embroidery
Dimensions 45.5 x 67.5 cm (17 15/16 x 26 9/16 in.)
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number63.1031
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionOne of a set of seven. Red, orange, brown and shades of yellow crewels worked with a variety of stitches, including stem, see, 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)