Loading

Three panels of heavy unbleached linen tabby sewn together and embroidered in red silk in typical Naxian large-scale pattern of 4-pointed stars filled in with long diamond or leaf shapes in form of cross, with small geometric ornament reserved in the solid embroidery.

Details

  • Title: Bed hanging
  • Date Created: 18th–19th century
  • Location Created: Cyclades or Naxos, Greece
  • Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/111530
  • Medium: Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in counted running stitch on plain weave
  • Credit line: Gift of Provident Securities Company from the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Crocker

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Flash this QR Code to get the app
Google apps