Bed hangings and bed cover

late 17th century

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Bed cover and two panels of bed draperies in dark blue twill with an allover geometric design embroidered with yellow taffeta, yellow taffeta ribbons and yellow chenille.

Details

Title: Bed hangings and bed cover
Date Created: late 17th century
Location Created: Iran
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Medium: silk ribbon and chenille on a wool foundation Technique: embroidered on twill weave
Credit line: Gift of Ogden Codman

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